The Army just used a 20-kilowatt laser to take out three drones
The US Army successfully used a 20-kilowatt laser system to neutralize three drones near the US-Mexico border. The operation utilized the Locust Laser Weapon System, which is designed for mounting on military vehicles.
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This demonstrates the practical deployment of high-energy laser technology for border security and defense against drone threats.
target acquired The Army just used a 20-kilowatt laser to take out three drones The Army says its laser system can track and destroy hostile drones.
64 The Locust system, designed to be mounted onto military vehicles, targets drones with high-power lasers. Credit: Aerovironment The Locust system, designed to be mounted onto military vehicles, targets drones with high-power lasers. Credit: Aerovironment Text settings Story text Size Small Standard Large Width * Standard Wide Links Standard Orange * Subscribers only Learn more Minimize to nav This week, the US Army used a high-energy multipurpose laser to shoot down three drones near the US-Mexico border, which official reports claimed were “posing a physical threat to US military personnel and CBP partners,” referring to Customs and Border Patrol.
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