Lockheed Martin Demos 50kW Anti-Aircraft Laser System

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In light of continued threats from peers and near-peer threat nations, the US stays on the cutting edge of high-tech weaponry to counter. On the heels of the B-21 Raider reveal last year, the DoD has now confirmed the development of a new high-power laser in its application as an anti-aircraft weapon.

Lockheed Martin demos 50kW anti-aircraft frickin' laser beam

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/lockheed-martin-demos-50kw-anti-aircraft-frickin-laser-beam/ar-AA16KQNs?ocid=msedgntp&cvid=c13db6278097494b8fad9a5bc5c2ec47

"Lockheed Martin this week showed that a 50kW laser being developed for air defense scenarios can be turned on to create a coherent beam, a milestone the defense giant calls "first light."…

"The 50kW-class Directed Energy Interceptor for Maneuver Short-Range Air Defense System, referred to as DEIMOS among those who'd rather not repeat that entire description every time the subject arises, is expected to be integrated, eventually, into a Stryker combat vehicle."

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I wonder if this weapon, when deployed, will be able to counter hypersonic missiles?