Laser Weapon Cuts Drone Activity 75%
6 sources · first reported 2d ago
The US military has reported a 75% drop in drone activity at the US-Mexico border after deploying a laser weapon to counter the devices. The high-energy laser weapon system has taken down 11 drones in less than two weeks. A new armored vehicle with a 50 kW laser weapon is also being developed for counter-drone missions.
Why it matters
The use of laser weapons to counter drones is a significant development in border security and defense technology, showcasing the potential of advanced systems to mitigate emerging threats.
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