Monday, January 10, 2011

Lasers To Protect Ships From Pirate Attacks?

British engineers are developing a new type of defence system that uses lasers to incapacitate pirates by dazzling them

Laser Canons To Defend Ships From Pirates -- The Telegraph

Lasers canons could be mounted on ships and boats to help fight off pirates attempting to board the vessels.

British engineers are developing a new type of defence system that uses lasers to incapacitate pirates by dazzling them as they approach a ship.

The non-lethal weapon, which has been developed by defence company BAE Systems, is effective against moving targets more than a mile away.

The company has started developing the laser in response to the growing threat from pirates to commercial vessels, particularly off the coast of Somalia where there have been several high profile hijackings.

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My Comment: If the system is affordable, it is a practical defense against pirate attacks.

3 comments:

Unknown said...

if its affordable, I want one!

Unknown said...

but i know what you meant! military affordable meaning = public forget about it! :P

Mark said...

are you kidding? the pirates will adapt within a day..