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US Navy’s spectacular laser test

David Grossman
16 March 2025
4 min
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Powered by the ship’s supply, the weapon successfully struck an aerial drone, demonstrating precise, cost-effective defence against air and sea threats. Laser systems could reduce reliance on conventional ammunition stockpiles, enhancing sustainability and operational efficiency.
READ: US Navy’s spectacular laser test.

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  • Australian Naval Institute: Approved Defence Organisation 
  • COLLECTIONS/The Runway (airforce.gov.au)
  • RAAF RUNWAY: RATIONALE GUIDELINES LEARNING OUTCOMES ETC)
 

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