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U.S. Army Reveals New Plans for High-Energy Laser Weapon to Combat Drones

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The U.S. Army says development of a powerful new laser weapon prototype is underway, which will enhance the military’s ability to detect and destroy small unmanned aerial systems (UAS). The Army announced that HII’s Mission Technologies division was selected to lead the new effort in building the prototype, as concerns about the use of drones in combat continue to rise. The Army’s Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office (RCCTO) award…

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U.S. Army Reveals New Plans for High-Energy Laser Weapon to Combat Drones

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