Department of War Expands Laser Power Beaming at Shaw AFB
8 Oct 2026
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GOVLY - On October 8, 2026, the Department of War’s Operational Energy–Innovation Directorate made a follow-on award to PowerLight Technologies to advance Aerial ReCharge, a laser-based system designed to recharge unmanned aircraft in flight. Field development and testing are underway at Shaw Air Force Base in South Carolina using a U.S. Air Forces Central aircraft platform. The follow-on award’s value and any open solicitation were not disclosed; the referenced AFCENT rapid-deployment IDIQ is valued at up to $270 million.
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Note: PowerLight is headquartered in Kent.
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