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  • The UK said it test-fired a laser beam weapon in a "groundbreaking" trial.
  • The Ministry of Defence said it could neutralize targets for just $0.12 a shot.
  • Countries are racing to develop weapons that can combat drones and missiles.
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[-] BombOmOm@lemmy.world 7 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

so much room for activities

The new Ford class carriers have a nuclear reactor in them that outputs about 2x as much power as the ship actually needs. If/when these are ready for prime time, prepare or some raves on the flight deck!

[-] Buelldozer@lemmy.today 7 points 1 month ago

The USN already has two or three active DEW systems deployed and the next generation, HELCAP, is in testing now.

https://www.navalnews.com/event-news/sea-air-space-2024/2024/04/us-navy-readies-300-kw-helcap-laser-system-for-intercept-tests/

this post was submitted on 24 Jul 2024
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