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Directed Energy and Hypersonic Weapons in NATO and EU: Current Status and Future Prospects
What capability problem does Directed Energy and Hypersonic Weapons in NATO and EU address for European deterrence, readiness and strategic autonomy?
NATO and European Union-aligned nations are prioritizing directed energy weapons (DEWs) and hypersonic systems as critical defense technologies.
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Platform publication · DFM Analysis report · 2026-06-13
NATO and European Union-aligned nations are prioritizing directed energy weapons (DEWs) and hypersonic systems as critical defense technologies, spurred by rapid advancements and threats globally. DEWs – including high-energy lasers and high-power microwave systems – promise new ways to engage targets at the speed of light, while hypersonic missiles (glide vehicles and air-breathing cruise missiles capable of Mach 5+ flight) offer unprecedented speed and maneuverability.
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NATO and European Union-aligned nations are prioritizing directed energy weapons (DEWs) and hypersonic systems as critical defense technologies, spurred by rapid advancements and threats globally.
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