US succesfully tests Anti-aircraft Laser

[MatParker116]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-10682693

US firm Raytheon has unveiled its anti-aircraft laser at the Farnborough Airshow in Hampshire.

The Laser Close-In Weapon System (CIWS) can either be used on its own or alongside a gunnery system.

In May, the laser was used to shoot down unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in a series of tests.

Raytheon said the solid state fibre laser produces a 50 kilowatt beam and can be used against UAV, mortar, rockets and small surface ships.

Somewhere Dr Evil is smiling

 

[Ponchponcho]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-10682693

US firm Raytheon has unveiled its anti-aircraft laser at the Farnborough Airshow in Hampshire.

The Laser Close-In Weapon System (CIWS) can either be used on its own or alongside a gunnery system.

In May, the laser was used to shoot down unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in a series of tests.

Raytheon said the solid state fibre laser produces a 50 kilowatt beam and can be used against UAV, mortar, rockets and small surface ships.

Somewhere Dr Evil is smiling

I see your article and raise you sir!

http://www.theonion.com/articles/laser-pointer-aimed-toward-space-in-1997-finally-a,17031/

Now they just need to find a way to attach said laser to the heads of some frikkin' sharks.

 

[Counter_Southpaw]

Someone please build the Obelisk of Light now. K thanks.

That's a pretty cool gadget, but it must not be very satisfying to use.

 

[Gigaguy64]

....Awesome.
I demand they work on a Sol Satellite and Landmaster Style Tanks.

 

[Lacsapix]

why would a laser be better then a gattling gun that can fire up to 50 rounds a second? its less expensive and it already exist..