Submitted by Gari_305 t3_ze7ziz in Futurology
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croninsiglos t1_iz4uu9w wrote
100 kW? That’s cute, I guess if it gets the job done.
The US is ordering a 300 kW system from Lockheed.
Scoobydoomed t1_iz4xjgf wrote
Now we just need to build spaceships so we can go to war with space Nazis.
FuturologyBot t1_iz4za77 wrote
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From the Article
>Lockheed Martin of the U.S. and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, Ltd. of Israel signed a collaboration agreement that includes the joint development, testing and manufacturing of high energy laser weapon systems (HELWS) in the U.S. and Israel.
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damnedspot t1_iz59ony wrote
I’d be happy with ground based laser hubs that could knock out missiles and warheads. All those hours playing Missile Command might finally pay off… though automated targeting might be better.
BlakeusMaximus t1_iz5b1o4 wrote
When I read this, I immediately pictured those idiots Marjorie T and Boebert in space suits lol - I really enjoyed those Wolfenstein games on Xbox. Blasted many space nazis into oblivion!
SatanLifeProTips t1_iz5koxu wrote
Time to chrome plate and polish those missiles/mortars to reflect laser light.
greenhell9 t1_iz61oby wrote
I assume the idea is to reflect the laser to prevent damage, but what if the missiles are covered in retroreflectors, which would reflect the laser back to its source. Laser weapon would be summarily defeated if this works practically.
Siggur-T t1_iz6tmmt wrote
The surface coating would be vaporized in less than a second
DamnMyNameIsSteve t1_iz6une4 wrote
Heat would be the issue.
UniversalMomentum t1_iz6zezz wrote
I don't like the Iron catch phrase, its an energy weapon, it has nothing to do with iron.
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iNstein t1_iz76x7p wrote
I don't think power is the issue, it is more tightening the beam and targeting/maintaining the target.
FeistyCanuck t1_iz77cd8 wrote
Relates to Israel's iron dome anti missle system.
__Osiris__ t1_iz845s6 wrote
Laughs in styropyro. They’ve been trying to hire him for years.
Gari_305 OP t1_iz4u5i3 wrote
From the Article
>Lockheed Martin of the U.S. and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, Ltd. of Israel signed a collaboration agreement that includes the joint development, testing and manufacturing of high energy laser weapon systems (HELWS) in the U.S. and Israel.