Northrop has delivered the 2,000th Viper laser to the US Navy ahead of schedule.

Viper is a small, lightweight multi-band laser designed to protect rotary-wing aircraft, large transport aircraft and fast jets from IR-guided missiles.

The system automatically detects a missile launch and activates a high-intensity laser-based countermeasure system to track and defeat the missile.

Naval Technology Excellence Awards - Nominations Closed

Nominations are now closed for the Naval Technology Excellence Awards. A big thanks to all the organisations that entered – your response has been outstanding, showcasing exceptional innovation, leadership, and impact.

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Virtualitics has secured the Innovation and Business Expansion awards for its Integrated Readiness Optimization (IRO) suite. Discover how its explainable AI is transforming maintenance, sustainment and mission readiness, giving defence leaders faster, clearer, and more confident operational decisions.

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