Self-Defense Lasers For CCAs Get DARPA’s Attention

Credit: Northrop Grumman
DARPA is exploring options for installing tactical high-energy laser systems on Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) and ground vehicles for self-defense. A “shopping notice” released on June 4 calls for industry to propose defensive lasers in the 100 W-20 kW output range. The research agency wants...
Steve Trimble

Steve covers military aviation, missiles and space for the Aviation Week Network, based in Washington, DC.

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