Joint Office To Demo 25-kw. Laser Weapons

Credit: U.S. AIR FORCE
The U.S. Defense Dept.'s High Energy Laser Joint Technology Office is on track to demonstrate three 25-kw. solid-state laser system designs by December as part of an accelerated program to field tactical laser weapons. If successful, the JTO model could become a blueprint for joint-service research...

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