High-Energy Lasers Emerge as Cost-Effective Defense Against Iranian Attacks
High-energy lasers are being explored as a cost-effective defense against drones and missiles, particularly in countering Iranian attacks, despite facing challenges related to weather conditions and large-scale production.
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What to Know About the U.S. Lasers Being Used to Counter Iranian Attacks
High-energy lasers can burn drones in the sky like a blowtorch. But they can be stymied by weather, and making them at scale will be a challenge.
By Farah Stockman
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The US Navy has successfully launched its new Low-cost Uncrewed Combat Attack System (LUCAS) drone from a ship, marking a significant shift in warfare. Developed by reverse-engineering Iranian drones, these affordable 'kamikaze' systems are designed for mass deployment to overwhelm enemy defenses, as seen in Operation Epic Fury against Iran.
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Sjedinjene Američke Države u borbi protiv Irana počele su da koriste sopstvenu verziju jeftine bespilotne letjelice, direktno inspirisanu iranskim dronom Šahid 136 (Shahed 136). WATCH: The U.S.-made Shahed-clone drone LUCAS operating in Iraq. This is the first clear footage of LUCAS in action. The drone likely hit an Iran-backed PMF target.pic.twitter.com/g4yFwG1MSV — Clash Report (@clashreport) […]
By Slađana Đukanović
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