US EditionMilitary Lasers Blast Drones From Sky in Groundbreaking Test
- The US Army successfully tested laser weapons to shoot down drones during live exercises at Fort Sill, Oklahoma.
- This exercise was described as the first of its kind, utilizing a Directed Energy Maneuver Short-Range Air Defense system against multiple drones.
- The exercise aimed to enhance air defense capabilities, emphasizing its importance for modern warfare.
- Funding for military projects, including advancements in defense technology, comes from Congress.
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US tests laser weapons that harness energy to blast drones from sky
The laser weapons use directed energy to strike drones in the sky and the exercise to test them was dubbed as "the first of its kind" as the US looks to inject tens of billions into its defence plan ...
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Military lasers blast drones from sky in groundbreaking test
Troops used lasers to blast drones from the sky.
US tests laser weapons that harness energy to blast drones from sky - The Mirror
The laser weapons use directed energy to strike drones in the sky and the exercise to test them was dubbed as "the first of its kind" as the US looks to inject tens of billions into its defence plan
First operational use of laser weapon on U.S. Army vehicle targets drone swarm
The 4th Battalion of the 60th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, alongside the Army’s Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office (RCCTO), tested the Directed Energy Maneuver Short-Range Air Defense (DE M-SHORAD) system, mounted on an 8×8 Stryker vehicle. The system successfully neutralized a swarm of drones (Group 1–3), simulating modern aerial threats. This drill showcased the synergy between laser-based systems and traditional kinetic ai…
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