DIRECTED ENERGY
We have unprecedented power to direct energy in a way that serves, protects and champions freedom. From powerful electromagnetics to electro-optics, we’re always exploring new ways to give our warfighters the upper-hand.
DIRECTED ENERGY
Directed Energy harnesses the power of the electromagnetic spectrum to enable Airmen and Guardians to effectively and affordably strike critical targets at the speed of light.
Success Stories
AIR FORCE MAUI OPTICAL AND SUPERCOMPUTING (AMOS) SITE
Freedom to operate and maintain satellites in space is a critical component of our national security. The U.S. Air Force assists in achieving this freedom, in part, by maintaining an awareness of the locations and capabilities of all man-made objects in space.
STARFIRE OPTICAL RANGE
Freedom to maneuver in space is critical to meeting the United States Space Force and Air Force missions to fly, fight, and win in air, space, and cyberspace. The ability to exploit the characteristics of space gives the warfighter a competitive edge in virtually all engagements.
TACTICAL HIGH POWER OPERATIONAL RESPONDER (THOR)
Winner of the What’s New in Defense 2021 award, THOR is a counter-swarm electromagnetic weapon the Air Force Research Laboratory developed for defense of airbases.
Space Situational Awareness
Freedom to maneuver in space is critical to meeting the United States Air Force’s mission to fly, fight, and win in air, space and cyberspace. The ability to exploit the characteristics of space gives the warfighter a competitive edge in virtually all engagements.
High Power Electromagnetics
High Power Microwaves offer the warfighter innovative technologies that enable a variety of low collateral damage military applications that will allow the warfighter to achieve counter electronic effects, counter improvised explosive devices and counter weapons of mass destruction.
Laser Systems
In general, laser weapons offer warfighters unique opportunities for quick and precise target engagement, flexibility and lighter and more responsive support logistics. Some of the capabilities that make lasers attractive for operational users are:
