Marines ready to buy missile intercept capability that uses Iron Dome tech

Marines ready to buy missile intercept capability that uses Iron Dome tech
Marines ready to buy missile intercept capability that uses Iron Dome tech

After going three-for-three at White Sands, the system is scheduled for one more testing event later this year before service brass make decisions about future funding.

Lasers Vs. Drones: Directed Energy Summit Emphasizes The Achievable

Lasers Vs. Drones: Directed Energy Summit Emphasizes The Achievable
Lasers Vs. Drones: Directed Energy Summit Emphasizes The Achievable

WASHINGTON: When do laser weapons finally become real? The low-hanging fruit for a near-term application looks like it’s shooting down enemy drones before they can target US forces. Both the Army and Marines are testing vehicle-mounted “counter-UAS” (Unmanned Aerial System) lasers, while the Navy already has a bulkier model aboard the USS Ponce in the…