Pentagon Achieves Megawatt-Class Laser Milestone in Missile Defense Tech
The Pentagon's research and engineering office has successfully demonstrated a megawatt-class laser, marking a significant breakthrough for directed energy weapons. The test, conducted by General Atomics and Boeing, is part of the Distributed Gain High Energy Laser Weapon System program. This new architecture allows for the scaling of laser power in a more compact and efficient form factor than previous designs. The achievement is a critical step toward developing laser systems powerful enough to defend against advanced threats, including hypersonic missiles. This technology is intended for future integration onto aircraft, ships, and ground-based platforms.
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