Navy Awards $17M for Laser Weapon
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The US Navy has awarded a $17.1 million contract to Attalon Inc. to build a powerful laser weapon to counter incoming drones and missiles. The laser is designed to burn threats out of the sky before they reach a warship. Attalon Inc. is a defense technology firm based in California.
Why it matters
This contract is significant as it showcases the Navy's investment in advanced laser technology to enhance its defense capabilities against emerging threats. The development of such a powerful laser weapon has strategic implications for the Navy's future warfare capabilities.
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