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Defence to trial drone-killing lasers that use advanced 'directed energy' technology

Andrew Greene
05 April 2024
8 min
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The Australian Defence Force is trialling a Melbourne company's directed energy (DE) laser technology.

Summary

  1. Fractl:2 tracks, shoots drones at 100kph.
  2. Portable, 50 drones per charge capability.
  3. DE weapons use lasers, electromagnetic energy.
  4. Cost-effective, advanced warfare solution.
READ: Defence to trial drone-killing lasers that use advanced 'directed energy' technology

References

  • Media Check: ABC News Australian Broadcasting Corporation - Media Bias Fact Check (High Credibility)
  • Collections |The Runway (airforce.gov.au)
  • RAAF RUNWAY: RATIONALE, GUIDELINES, LEARNING OUTCOMES, ETC

     
 

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