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US troops reportedly run Strait of Hormuz laser weapons with Xbox-style controllers
Original: US military direct laser weapon systems in Strait of Hormuz using Xbox-style controller: Report
A report says US military personnel are directing laser weapon systems in the Strait of Hormuz using Xbox-style game controllers. The setup highlights how consumer gaming hardware is being adapted for military use, lowering training barriers for operators of advanced directed-energy systems deployed in one of the world's most sensitive shipping lanes.
Why now: The unusual pairing of gaming controllers with high-tech laser weapons in a strategic hotspot is drawing attention.
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- US military direct laser weapon systems in Strait of Hormuz using Xbox-style controller: Report · Interesting Engineering
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