Why Is China Testing A Laser At Their Military Base In Djibouti?

C4ISRNet: Who’s testing a laser in Djibouti?

Laser war is already here, and it might be so annoying it turns fatal. I am speaking not about directed energy weapons, the high-powered beams of light that most closely resemble the blasters and lasguns of science fiction. No, this is a simpler menace, one less about melting holes in objects and more on the side of blinding cameras and, occasionally, pilots.

The news in this particular case is a Notice to Airmen from the U.S. military, sent out April 14th and in effect until at least June 14th, warning pilots of a laser in use near China’s military base in Djibouti.

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Update #1: US warns pilots of laser attacks in Djibouti (Jane's 360)
Update #2: US Pilots Warned of Powerful Lasers Coming From Near China’s Djibouti Base (Sputnik)

WNU Editor: I am willing to bet that this laser (if it is there) will be used by the Chinese against aircaft/drones that may enter the "airspace" above its base.