Pentagon Pushes Forward with Megawatt-Class Laser Weapon Demonstration
The Pentagon is advancing its directed-energy capabilities with plans for a groundbreaking megawatt-class laser demonstration. This effort, led by the Missile Defense Agency, aims to create a weapon capable of intercepting ballistic missiles during their vulnerable boost phase. The program builds on previous initiatives like the High-Energy Laser Scaling Initiative to overcome technical challenges in power and beam control. Key defense contractors are developing the critical components for this next-generation system. A successful demonstration would mark a significant leap forward in U.S. missile defense technology.
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