The modern battlefield is evolving at light speed. This is why the U.S. Army is implementing a laser weapon system in real-world air defense vehicles, according to an initial report and analysis from Popular Mechanics. Called the DE M-SHORAD, the new weapon was developed to shoot down artillery shells and enemy drones.
And it could enter service in 2022.
The US Army is catching up to modern threats with lasers
Short for the Directed Energy Maneuver Short-Range Air Defense system, the DE M-SHORAD can take down more than drones. It can also target and destroy incoming artillery shells, which have remained a serious challenge on modern battlefields for hundreds of years.
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