Defense and Security platform company NUBURU has announced that its subsidiary Lyocon has completed a proof of concept for a portable directed-energy laser dazzler designed for counter-drone applications.
The company said the system is intended to disrupt drone sensors using optical interference rather than physically destroying the aircraft, offering a non-kinetic approach to countering unmanned systems.
Portable laser system for drone disruption
According to NUBURU, the system is built around a compact directed-energy architecture designed for field deployment. The platform uses multiple laser wavelengths including green blue and infrared bands.
The company said the system operates with adjustable optical power ranging from 1 watt to 10 watts and features adjustable beam divergence between 2.5 and 30 milliradians. It is designed as a lightweight rifle-mounted device compatible with standard small-arms platforms.
Lyocon said the platform is intended to interfere with the sensors and visual systems used by drones, potentially allowing operators to disrupt their operation without using kinetic interceptors.
Paola Zanzola, executive director of Lyocon, said the proof of concept confirmed the architecture and scalability of the system.
“The successful completion of the POC confirms the robustness of the architecture we have engineered and the scalability of Lyocon’s directed-energy platform,” Zanzola said. “Our objective has been to design a compact modular system capable of delivering effective optical countermeasures against drone threats while maintaining portability and operational flexibility.”
Testing with defense electronics partner
NUBURU said Lyocon has also conducted technical validation activities with a government-owned defense electronics company in its domestic market.
The company said prototype trials and production prototype trials have been completed and that the technology has progressed through technical evaluation stages. Discussions are now underway regarding possible procurement pathways including a potential supply agreement, subject to regulatory approvals and contractual negotiations.
Dario Barisoni, co-chief executive officer of NUBURU and chief executive of its defense division, said counter-drone systems have become a priority for defense organizations and infrastructure operators.
“Counter-drone protection has become one of the most urgent priorities for defense forces and critical infrastructure operators worldwide,” Barisoni said.
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