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US Army refreshes competition for short-range laser

Jen Judson
14 April 2024
5 min
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Three Directed Energy Defense systems are being trialled in Iraq for operational capability.

Summary

  1. The prototypes consist of a 50-kilowatt laser on a Stryker combat vehicle.
  2. The Army now wants to learn more about its lethality and reliability on operations.
  3. Plan to evaluate options for two years before deciding next steps.
READ: US Army refreshes competition for short-range laser

References

  • Media Check: Defense News - Media Bias Fact Check (HIGH CREDIBILITY) 
  • Collections | The Runway (airforce.gov.au)
  • RAAF RUNWAY: RATIONALE, GUIDELINES, LEARNING OUTCOMES, ETC. 
 

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