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An MQ-9 Reaper remotely piloted aircraft assigned to the 163d Attack Wing taxis at March Air Reserve Base, California, on April 5, 2017. Airman Michelle Ulber/Air National Guard
Boeing Wins Contract to Develop Lasers for Drones

Laser-armed drones are one step closer to becoming a reality.

Graphic representation of the Air Force’s hopes for its aircraft laser program. (Courtesy of the Air Force)
Air Force Wants to Fire Lasers from Aircraft by 2023

The Air Force plans to be able to incinerate targets such as incoming missiles with aircraft-launched laser weapons by 2023.

Navy laser successfully shoots down an unmanned drone during an on-board test of a laser prototype. (Navy Photo)
Navy Considers Laser Weapons for Carriers

The Navy may outfit is new Ford-class carriers to accommodate a wide range of laser weapons to shoot down incoming missiles.

The High Energy Laser Mobile Demonstrator engaged more than 90 mortar rounds and several unmanned aerial vehicles in flight during testing between Nov. 18 and Dec. 10 at White Sands Missile Range, N.M. (US Army Photo)
Army Sees Lasers, Hoverbikes and Nano Drones in Future Force

A technology official described her pursuit of a future force that includes high-powered lasers a self sustaining combat...

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The military aims to turn lasers weapons from science fiction into reality for everything from space platforms to Humvees.

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Navy Declares Laser Weapons Ready to Protect Ships in Persian Gulf

The Navy’s laser aboard the USS Ponce is now being fired in operational scenarios by sailors in the Persian Gulf.

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