US Navy Successfully Tests 150-kW Laser Weapon System Against Drone
The US Navy's Pacific Fleet successfully tested a 150-kilowatt Laser Weapon System Demonstrator, destroying a drone on May 16. This development marks a significant step in the Navy's efforts to advance directed energy weapons (DEWs) for naval operations.

On May 16, the US Navy's Pacific Fleet conducted a live test of a 150-kilowatt Laser Weapon System Demonstrator (LWSD), successfully destroying a drone in the Pacific Ocean. This test reflects ongoing advancements in directed energy weapon systems.
In parallel, the US Army is advancing the Indirect Fires Protection Capability-High Energy Laser (IFPC-HEL), which is expected to utilize 300 kilowatts for intercepting projectiles. The integration of these systems could redefine naval engagement tactics and improve decision-making processes within military operations.




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