Are Directed-Energy Weapons Almost Ready For Prime Time?

Credit: Lockheed Martin
After decades of experimentation, directed-energy weapons development is moving into field-testing of solid-state high-energy laser systems packaged to fit on combat aircraft, ships and vehicles, paving the way for operational deployment early in the next decade. Boost-Phase Missile Defense Under...

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