Directed energy weapons slowed by engineering challenges

Directed energy (DE) weapons have proven more difficult to develop than expected due to unforeseen engineering challenges, a general said April 13. "I don't think there's any question about the fact that the total package is taking longer than we had hoped five years ago," said Gen. Gregory Martin...

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