The ‘Space Laser’ Wars Have Begun—And America Wants to Be First to Develop the High-Powered Weapons
One of DARPA’s concerns is that Russia has allegedly developed a nuclear space-based, anti-satellite weapon that may be capable of blinding hundreds of satellites.
It’s official: Space Force wants laser weapons.
Space Force is looking to expand its offensive capabilities with directed-energy lasers, jamming systems and more traditional ...
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Battlefield lasers: Ukraine unveils potent counter-drone system
Laser weaponry evokes a wide range of emotions, often bringing to mind science fiction films like "Star Wars" or "Star Trek." ...
New video shows US fighter aircraft knocking out Houthi drones with rockets much cheaper than top air-to-air missiles
The footage of the engagement comes amid a fresh round of US airstrikes against the Houthis as the Red Sea conflict continues ...
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China reportedly wants to slap laser cannons on its fighter jets
The Chinese military is exploring a potential laser weapon system to mount on various aircraft to give them an extra edge in a dogfight By Jared Keller Posted on Jan 9, 2020 The Chinese military ...
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Ukraine claims to have fielded a drone-killing laser weapon
(Chris McGrath/Getty Images) THE HAGUE, Netherlands — Ukraine claims to be one of the first countries to have successfully developed a laser anti-aircraft weapon, according to a high-ranking ...
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‘StarWars’ laser weapons set to target North drones
The laser weapons shoot down flying drones by burning down engines or other electric equipment in drones with beams of light for 10 to 20 seconds, a DAPA spokesperson explained at a briefing.