Navy To Demo 150-kW Laser Weapon For Destroyers
Credit: NORTHROP GRUMMAN
High-energy electric lasers will be a step closer to fielding with the demonstration of a 150-kW weapon designed to be installed on the U.S. Navy’s DDG-51 Flight 2 Arleigh Burke-class destroyers. Ultimately, it will provide protection against unmanned aircraft and swarming small boats. Northrop...
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