Israel's Elbit reveals military contract to put high-powered laser weapon on aircraft

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In a project designed to intercept drones and rockets at reduced costs, Israel will integrate high-power laser systems on aircraft and military helicopters. The advantages of air lasers will be able to hit and other hold The solution is a "economic" in a context where weapons cost large amounts to intercept cheap drones. "Instead of using expensive anti-air defence systems to stop efficient drones, you can use electrical energy at a few cents," …

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Elbit Systems is developing an airborne laser weapon system that will be installed on Air Force fighter aircraft and helicopters in order to improve air superiority and protect the country from complex threats such as drone and missile swarms. Advances are focused on harnessing the benefits of targeted energy offered by air platforms, allowing for intercepting targets in adverse weather conditions and maintaining beam effectiveness above the clo…