Tuesday, June 23, 2015

U.S. Army And Air Force Are Working Together To Develop Lasers That Can Blast Mines Out Of The Ground.

Infrared cameras, driver vehicle enhanced capabilities and two alternators were installed to provide more than 1,100 amps of power.

Daily Mail: Army reveals armoured trucks fitted with LASERS to blast mines out of the ground and explode stray bombs

* Uses a laser to detonate bombs up to 300 meters away
* Interrogator arm and manipulator claw can move 50 pounds of debris
* Could be used instead of bomb disposal experts in body armour

The U.S. Army and Air Force are working together to develop laser weapons that can blast mines out of the ground.

The vehicles would be able to safely explode mines and other explosives from a distance.

Currently highly-trained bomb disposal specialists wore body armour, protective suits or used robots to render an area safe.

WNU Editor: You have to love American innovation.

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