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The Laser Weapon System, or LaWS, is seen here temporarily installed aboard the USS Dewey in San Diego, California.

Central Command’s Kurilla eyes drone-countering lasers for Middle East

At least 31 directed-energy initiatives are underway across the U.S. Department of Defense. Some are more mature than others.

By Colin Demarest

22 months ago

Lasers could replace sailors in peeling old paint off ships

Sailors could soon be replaced by lasers in removing old paint from Navy ships.

By Sarah Sicard

5 years ago

This laser could help Marines knock down drones on the FOB or on the move

Boeing has delivered the 5 kw system but is scheduled to demo a 10 kw laser early next year.

By Todd South

7 years ago

From high-tech lasers to old school wire, Marines test both ends of communications spectrum

The systems use far different tech to talk communicate.

By Todd South

7 years ago

Yemen coast a ‘live fire laboratory’ for firing lasers

Marine Corps Commandant Gen. Robert Neller told a congressional committee that U.S. forces are seeing a surge in laser use off the coast of Yemen.

By Todd South

8 years ago

White Sands Missile Range records nearly 5,500 missions in 2017

A southern New Mexico missile testing range has logged nearly 5,500 missions this year.

8 years ago

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