What Happened
Aerospace Giant Expands Directed Energy Capabilities
RTX, a leading aerospace and defense company, has agreed to take a minority stake in Xcimer Energy and form a new alliance around pulsed-laser technology. The partnership aims to integrate scalable multi-kilojoule-class pulsed-laser systems into RTX defense platforms to counter emerging airborne threats. This move follows the U.S. Department of Energy approval of Xcimer’s fusion pilot plant, adding weight to the underlying laser and fusion technology. The investment was reported by Simply Wall St.