50-Kilowatt Laser Will Be a 'Game-Changer,' Company Says
16 Oct 2019
Military.com | By Nikola Boskovic
The U.S. military will incorporate the newest generation of solid-state fiber optic lasers as early as 2021, according to Northrop Grumman Corp. officials.
At the annual Association of the U.S. Army meeting in Washington, D.C., a Northrop Grumman official confirmed that the company has been contracted to deliver the first 50-kilowatt laser to the Army. This medium-sized system will be able to engage all types of air targets silently without the need to reload.
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According to an Aug. 1 release from the Army, Northrop Grumman and Raytheon have both been contracted to develop competing prototype lasers to be integrated into General Dynamics’ Stryker combat vehicle for short-range air defense.
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