Laser weapon engages targets despite adverse weather conditions

Laser weapon engages targets despite adverse weather conditions
Huntsville, Ala. (UPI) Sep 5, 2014 - A high-energy laser demonstrator from Boeing has successfully engaged numerous aerial targets in adverse weather conditions. The tests of the laser system, which was mounted on a truck, were recently conducted by Boeing and the U.S. Army at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida. More than 150 targets were involved. They included unmanned aerial vehicles and 60mm mortars, Boeing said. / ... more

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