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Rheinmetall and MBDA move naval laser weapon toward German navy

Rheinmetall and MBDA Deutschland said their containerised naval laser, after a year of sea trials with over 100 live firings on the frigate Sachsen, is moving to land based tests in Meppen. They target a system for Germany's navy from 2029.

Verified AI-drafted Rheinmetall press release, 28 October 2025

What it does not test. It does not establish a procurement contract or funding for a fielded German navy laser system.

How this item counts. This item is dated before the index starts on 1 January 2026, so it does not count in the European Sovereignty Index.

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