The US Navy has deployed a new electric laser weapon with massive defensive upside.
The laser was tested on a drone and beamed from the deck of a warship.
Given the laser is all electric and has no explosive power, its at lower risk of causing a catastrophic accident than a traditional bomb, according to The US Military has experimented with lasers in the past – but previous attempts were based on chemicals. says that another benefit of going electric is the laser has a “theoretically unlimited supply of ammunition,” so long as the ship its boarded on has power.
During the February test, the electric laser successfully disabled a drone meant to represent a hostile missile.Shelby added the laser “[complements] existing defensive systems and enhance sustained lethality in high-intensity conflict.” Given the laser is all electric and has no explosive power, its at lower risk of causing a catastrophic accident than a traditional bomb, according to TechSpot.A representative from Lockheed Martin said that luxury car manufacturer Rolls Royce made contributions as well.
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