# Army Pursues Vehicle-Agnostic Laser Systems

The U.S. Army is pursuing modular, vehicle-agnostic high-energy laser systems for counter-uncrewed aircraft systems and other air-defense missions. The Army’s intended open, government-controlled interfaces would allow components to be upgraded or moved among ground vehicles, creating an early market signal for laser subsystem suppliers and system integrators. The signal identifies no solicitation, contract value, procurement schedule, or official contact.

- Suppliers can assess whether their laser subsystems, integration capabilities, and supporting technologies can work with open interfaces and modular, vehicle-independent architectures.
- For procurement and capture planning, this is an emerging capability area rather than a current solicitation; no funding, acquisition timeline, or proposal requirements are specified.
- The government-controlled interface approach could favor solutions that support component upgrades and integration across multiple ground-vehicle platforms.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Published:** October 13, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Army (Army)
- Army Directed Energy Project Office
- PAE Fires

### Sources
- [AUSA NEWS: Army Needs Vehicle-Agnostic High Energy Laser Systems](https://www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/articles/2026/10/13/army-needs-vehicleagnostic-high-energy-laser-systems) - National Defense Magazine