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No longer science & technology projects, high-energy laser weapons are now operational

No longer science & technology projects, high-energy laser weapons are now operational
No longer science & technology projects, high-energy laser weapons are now operational

Asymmetric threats addressed by high-energy lasers include small-to-midsize Group 1, 2, and 3 drones, along with rockets, artillery, and mortars.

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Countering Asymmetric Threats With High-Energy Lasers

Countering Asymmetric Threats With High-Energy Lasers
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Raytheon’s high-energy laser weapon systems is part of the U.S. Army’s Directed Energy Maneuver-Short Range Air Defense (DE M-SHORAD) program.

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What Does It Take To Out-Maneuver Enemy Drones?

What Does It Take To Out-Maneuver Enemy Drones?
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Raytheon Intelligence & Space is advancing counter UAS tech with high-energy lasers.

Directed Energy: From Counter-Drone To Force Fields?

Directed Energy: From Counter-Drone To Force Fields?
Directed Energy: From Counter-Drone To Force Fields?

“We’re painting with broad strokes, but we’re diving into what missions of the future will look like. The technology is not quite Star Wars, but we’re getting close,” said Jeremy Murray-Krezan, AFRL’s directed energy deputy chief scientist, says.

AF Says Lasers Are Being Field Tested, But NOT THOR Or Other Microwave Weapon

AF Says Lasers Are Being Field Tested, But NOT THOR Or Other Microwave Weapon
AF Says Lasers Are Being Field Tested, But NOT THOR Or Other Microwave Weapon

“We do in fact plan to deploy THOR in CY21 for operational field assessment, but will not confirm deployment locations or theaters at this time,” an Air Force spokesman says.

THOR: Air Force Tests Counter-Drone Microwave In Africa

THOR: Air Force Tests Counter-Drone Microwave In Africa
THOR: Air Force Tests Counter-Drone Microwave In Africa

“I’ve watched it in action and its really quite impressive,” says Air Force Chief Scientist Richard Joseph.

Troops To Test AFRL’s THOR Drone Killer This Fall

Troops To Test AFRL’s THOR Drone Killer This Fall
Troops To Test AFRL’s THOR Drone Killer This Fall

THOR puts high-powered microwaves to fry drone swarms’ electronics in a rugged and deployable package.