Japan and Australia defense chiefs tout ‘significant’ progress on high-energy laser
Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi said the advances were a breakthrough not only for bilateral ties but also for Japan's own defense industry.
Defense chiefs from Japan and Australia announced on Tuesday that they have achieved a major breakthrough in their joint high-energy laser project, signaling significant progress in their defense cooperation. The two nations, seeking to expand their defense ties beyond Australia's recent decision to purchase warships from Japan, showcased successful field trials of the advanced laser technology for the Boobook project.
Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles highlighted that the laser capability can be deployed on both land and sea platforms, providing enhanced protection and situational awareness through optical detection of potential threats.
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