DOD Seeks Counter-Drone Energy Weapons
1 source · first reported Yesterday
A top Pentagon tech official is calling on industry to develop lighter, more efficient directed energy weapons for aircraft to conduct special operations missions and counter drones. The Air Force has been quiet on directed energy efforts lately, and this call aims to revitalize progress in this area.
Why it matters
The development of airborne directed energy weapons could significantly enhance the military's ability to counter drones and conduct special operations, providing a technological advantage in future conflicts.
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