U.S. News and World Report: Weapons of the Future, Available Soon
The U.S. Navy is testing classified, high-tech lasers that sci-fi fans have only dreamed about.
Laser weapons are no longer a matter of science fiction: The U.S. Navy is testing prototypes that can shoot down a drone or sink a boat, and these weapons of the future may be deployed in limited capacity by the mid 2020s, analysts say.
The goal for developers is to create a weapon with precise aim and unlimited ammunition – as long as the beam has a full battery. The lasers could be used to protect ships or cities against incoming missiles or drones, and the energy technology gained from their development could also help design better batteries and longer lasting electric cars.
WNU Editor: I am proud to say that this blog has been following the U.S. Navy's R&D work on lasers for the past few years .... and this US News and World Report is a good summary on where we are today on deploying this tech.
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