WSJ Tech News Briefing · Thursday, September 10, 2026
Examer Energy is collaborating with aerospace and defense company RTX to develop pulsed laser weapons capable of neutralizing threats like drone swarms and missiles. The companies have secured a $50 million development agreement and aim to have a prototype ready for initial demonstration within two years. This initiative combines advancements in laser fusion technology with the need for cost-effective defense against modern aerial threats.
“And in another exclusive, we report Examer Energy is working with aerospace and defense company RTX to develop pulsed laser weapons that can shoot down drone swarms, missiles, or other threats.”
“The companies have a roughly $50 million development agreement and are making a prototype that aims for an initial demonstration within two years.”
“The pairing would combine recent advances in laser fusion technology with the need to develop cheaper ways to defend against missiles or drones, which have emerged as key weapons in wars in Ukraine and the Middle East.”