Phalanx To Form Basis Of U.K. Laser Weapon Demo

GLENROTHES, Scotland—Raytheon U.K. is partnering with Babcock, QinetiQ and Leonardo (Selex) on a U.K. defense ministry directed energy weapon research program. The four companies plan to use a Phalanx Close-In Weapon System (CIWS) mount to fit a laser developed by QinetiQ to meet the requirements of...

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