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Powerful mobile laser weapon prepares for tests against drones

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Raytheon has developed a laser weapon for use of the US Navy. This weapon is attached to vehicle that provides mobility. It is capable of defeating drones or any low flying threat. The device has been considered ideal for the generating higher output in a compact package that is lightweight and suitable for mobile platforms.

Raytheon has developed a laser weapon

Any laser-based weapon must have the ability to destroy targets that are not only at short range but also at long range. The technology involved behind this laser weapon is the planar wave guide, according to which with the same compact design of weapons higher energy levels can be achieved. The weapon should be capable of producing enough power to effectively engage a small aircraft.

Countries needs to look after the security of their people and needs to keep a check on the enemies. Drones are one of the most powerful weapons that can either be controlled by pilots from a remote location, or be automatically controlled by pre-programming. Unlike conventional aircrafts, drones do not need a crew.

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In such a situation, with these powerful drones, it becomes highly important to have a weapon that can challenge these drones. This powerful mobile laser weapon defines the future of missiles that will not only attack with accuracy but also will produce high-energy laser beams.

The main advantage of this laser weapon is does not need any explosives and uses the power source to keep firing as long as it is supplied. Compared to expensive weapons that need hundred thousands of dollars for the missile to fire; this weapon will have a minimal cost as it uses only laser.

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In naval operations, flat out fighting is involved as more attacks occur through flying weapons, this laser weapon is perfect for destroying these attack. The beam generated by this weapon makes use of optics that is ideal for targeting and destroys the target by heating it. It come with a huge benefit as it confuses Pilots, submarines, aircrafts or various surface vehicle with its beam. The weapon first warns the enemy by showing an intense light of ray that a deadly blast could follow immediately.

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The whole system will be developed at Naval Research Laboratory in Washington DC with the user of fiber optics and solid-state laser. Apart from various advantages, the device also has some limitations as the rate of the fire of the beam depends on the time required to illuminate a target, and then go on to the next, therefore the system can be overpowered. Lasers alone cannot be ideal for all situations or against very target, so it needs to be combined with another weapon.

The laser will generate a laser beam even with the use of minimum power of 25KW. Office of Naval Research along with Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division and various industrial partners are working in tandem to develop several parts and components for the weapon. These parts include radar, laser, communications, batteries, and advanced cooling.

The US Army Space and Missile Defense Command have already tested some of the parts of the system. The laser beam trail by the navy has been successful and a test demonstrated the power of this laser weapon by destroying multiple boats.

Summary       

Utilizing the laser in the designing of the weapon is best way to save money as well as achieving successful targets especially for the naval force as they are more prone to flying attacks. There are however, some shortcomings that need to be corrected before the weapon can be used.

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