QinetiQ has successfully demonstrated a prototype high-power laser optical chain, marking a significant step in the development of sovereign Directed Energy Defensive Systems for the Australian Defence Force (ADF), according to a press release from the company.
The test, conducted at QinetiQ Laboratories (QLabs) in Adelaide, was carried out in collaboration with the Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG).
The demonstration represents an Australian-first milestone in advancing high-energy laser (HEL) technology, which could provide a cost-effective alternative to existing counter-drone measures used by defence forces.
“This achievement is an Australian-first. Our aim is to accelerate the development of sovereign High Energy Laser technology so it can be offered to the Australian Defence Force, enhancing their ability to manage current and emerging threats,” said Gary Stewart, Chief Executive of QinetiQ’s Australian Sector.
QinetiQ states that once fully developed, Directed Energy Defensive Systems could provide a more affordable solution for countering threats posed by uncrewed aircraft (UAVs) and drones, compared to current methods.
The company is now focused on delivering the next phase of the project—a full-scale prototype of the technology—which is expected in the first half of 2025.
The project benefits from QinetiQ’s strategic partnership with DSTG, allowing both organisations to leverage their expertise in the directed energy field. Additionally, the company is drawing on knowledge from QinetiQ UK, which is a member of the DragonFire consortium, a directed energy weapons programme being developed for the UK Ministry of Defence.
According to QinetiQ, the combination of high-power laser amplifiers—designed by DSTG and built by QinetiQ—alongside QinetiQ’s beam combination technology, has accelerated the development of domestic capabilities in high-energy laser technology.
Directed energy weapons are listed as one of six Defence Innovation, Science, and Technology (IS&T) strategic priorities. QinetiQ states that its collaboration with DSTG demonstrates how Australia’s defence innovation ecosystem is working to translate emerging technologies into operational capabilities for the ADF.
It’s quite sad how the UK, Australian, Canada and NZ have shown no support for each other, except for a few comments from David Lammy at the G7. It’s understandable given that the Trudeau administration treated the commonwealth with distane, tried to screw the UK over in trade talks for farmers and was also MIA when China was using economic coercion against Australia.
If these four countries got their act together with a simple defence and trade treaty they could be a massive force in the world and big enough to deter the new bullies of the USA, China and the EU.
These four countries represent what Winston Churchill refered to as the third leg of western civilisation.
With the other two legs pretty much knee capped at the moment we desperately need a third one.
UK has a population close to 70 million, Australia around 27 million, Canada 40 million & NZ just over 5 million. Combined that’s just shy of 145 million people. Similar type of government, same monarch, all speak English, most qualifications are interchangeable etc. Definitely when they stand together they are a force to be reckoned with.
Great points. Time we started to look at a 4EYES style defence and economic pact.
CANZUK concept has been around for a while but it’s been ridiculed by the Canadian liberals and scoffed at by Labour in NZ and Australia while it’s never been mentioned by UK labour or the Tory party.
It’s worth noting that Australia, NZ and Canada all screwed us in trade negotiations as well.
The UK may be more isolated these days but we have nuclear weapons, a permanent seat in the security council and NATO membership. Australia and Canada have turned themselves into US colonies to save a few quid except NZ that’s rapidly learning Mandarin.
All these countries decimated their own domestic manufacturing base to focus on selling properties to Asian buyers and digging holes in the ground.
Now every strong man wants to “minerals” and these two hold most of them.
As nervy as I feel in the UK about Trump changing sides I would be bricking it if I was in any of these countries.
Now Canadian press is asking where are the commonwealth countries after years of acting like the commonwealth was a joke while Australia media keeps slagging off British submarines as inferior to their American masters.
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The four combined are a global super power, easily top three in the world but they won’t pull together because of their own political baggage and a desperate desire to placate the USA in all matters.
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It does seem to be almost political suicide in those counties to suggest joining up with the UK to do something. I don’t quite get why, I think it’s due to some sort of empire guilt.
Agree, and ultimately they will be absorbed into greater America and greater China because of it.
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A survey carried out by CANZUK International consisting of 13,600 respondents from Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the United Kingdom conducted between January and March 2018 found increased support for reciprocal free trade and movement of people between the countries when compared to 2017, with support at 73 per cent in Australia (up 1 per cent); 76 per cent in Canada (down 1 per cent); 82 per cent in New Zealand (up 1 per cent); and 68 per cent in the United Kingdom (up 4 per cent). The opinion polling indicated greater support for the proposals in the North and South Islands of New Zealand at 83 per cent and 81 per cent support respectively; British Columbia and Ontario in Canada at 82 per cent and 80 per cent support respectively; and New South Wales and Victoria in Australia at 79 per cent support each, while lesser support was observed in Quebec in Canada at 63 per cent support; England, Northern Ireland, Wales and Scotland in the United Kingdom at 72 per cent, 64 per cent, 70 per cent and 66 per cent support respectively; and Western Australia at 65 per cent support.
I’ve posted 2 links for the sources of the above information. Unfortunately they’re awaiting moderation. Come back here in 6 months and hopefully they will have been cleared by then.
Poll is dated from 2018. Can only imagine support has grown since then. UK, OZ & NZ now have free movement of graduates under age of 35. There are discussions about expanding FM further. UK/Canada currently negotiating similar deal.
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Recent polling for 2018, conducted across Canada, Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom, has revealed significant public support for reciprocal freedom of movement between the four countries.
Come on UK and the Commonwealth. Join the dots. Get your act together. We’ve done it before. We are after all cousins.
Sadly Starmer and the Labour left do not get the Commonwealth, and was it Tony Blair that said we no longer must rely on history?
Here’s a controversial thought. If Rwanda can join the Commonwealth, then why not invite Ukraine to join the Commonwealth? A Commonwealth Defence Force would be a serious deterrent – let alone with Ukraine.
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The laser pipe dream continues. There are no miniaturisation possible for energy levels required. It is unworkable for swarms. Dewell time probably even too long for small number of drones.
We need counter swarms drone/missiles where they can be “fired” and have swarm logic to hit hundred, thousands simultaneously. A laser is just a ray that can hit one at time. If it works.
I’ve posted 2 links for the sources of the above information. Unfortunately they’re awaiting moderation. Come back here in 6 months and hopefully they will have been cleared by then.
Poll is dated from 2018. Can only imagine support has grown since then. UK, OZ & NZ now have free movement of graduates under age of 35. There are discussions about expanding FM further. UK/Canada currently negotiating similar deal.
Alternatively, Google the following:-
Recent polling for 2018, conducted across Canada, Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom, has revealed significant public support for reciprocal freedom of movement between the four countries.