US Navy Accelerates Fielding of High-Energy Laser Weapons
The US Navy is pushing to operationally field high-energy laser weapons across its fleet. The effort aims to provide cost-effective defenses against drones and missiles. Programs seek to move beyond demonstration into real deployment. It marks a shift in shipboard defensive systems.
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