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US Army eyes 2028 fielding of high-energy laser counter-drone weapons

The U.S. Army plans to field its first high-energy laser counter-drone system by early 2028, moving directed energy weapons from testing to operational use. This marks a significant milestone in counter-UAS capability development, though the timeline remains tentative and subject to testing outcomes.

Defense News2 days agoUSengCredibility 31%View source

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#directed energy#counter-drone#us army#laser weapons#military technology

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