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Military Laser Weapons Face a Looming Challenge

Original: A Looming Challenge for Military Laser Weapons, in One Photo

A single photograph is being used to illustrate a key obstacle facing military laser weapons, according to defense writer Jared Keller. Lasers are moving from testing toward deployment on ships and vehicles, but practical challenges remain around weather, targeting and power. The image is prompting discussion about how close directed-energy weapons really are to battlefield readiness.

Why now: Growing interest in directed-energy weapons as militaries move laser systems toward real deployment.

military laser weaponsJared Keller

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