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Dutch Defence Ministry Moves to Develop High-Energy Laser System for Counter-Drone Operations

The Dutch Ministry of Defence signed a letter of intent with EOS to develop the Apollo high-energy laser into an operational counter-drone system aimed at protecting Dutch and NATO infrastructure from unmanned aerial threats.
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