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Venture
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

The 3 Numbers You Need to Know About the Economics of War

Directed energy technology, like lasers, offers a cost-effective solution for modern warfare against drone attacks compared to traditional missile systems.
Science
fromFast Company
1 week ago

The Navy brought a retired laser weapon back for a new drone fight

The U.S. Navy has revived a high-energy laser weapon for military exercises, enhancing capabilities against asymmetric threats.
Science
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Why the military is obsessed with the myth of the 'infinite magazine'

Laser weapons' 'infinite magazine' advantage is misleading because dwell time—the seconds required to disable each target—creates a finite engagement capacity that limits effective fire rate.
US politics
fromBig Think
2 months ago

U.S. tests directed-energy device potentially linked to Havana Syndrome

Officials remain divided whether pulsed radio-wave devices caused hundreds of Havana Syndrome cases; the U.S. acquired a backpack-sized device with Russian components under investigation.
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