The current US military laser weapons are nothing compared to what's in store

Laser weapons may sound like something out of a science fiction blockbuster movie, but they're becoming increasingly practical for military applications.
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The Pentagon wants to field laser weapons at scale within 3 years

Editor's note: This story originally appeared on Laser Wars, a newsletter about military laser weapons and other futuristic defense technology. Subscribe here. For decades, the U.S. military's dream ...
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The Pentagon is doubling down on laser weapons research

Despite years of promises, the latest budget shows directed energy systems are still largely confined to development and ...