U.S. To Test British and German Directed-Energy Warheads.

Credit: LOCKHEED MARTIN
The Pentagon is evaluating a classified British program and a German high-power microwave payload potentially suited for guided weapons. A prototype HPM system is also being deployed in Iraq. John Wilcox, U.S. assistant deputy undersecretary of Defense for precision engagement, identified MBDA U.K...

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