Achieving military dominance with directed energy weapons

Insight from Lt Gen (Ret.) Henry ‘Trey’ Obering

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How to achieve operational dominance 

Directed energy weapons, specifically high-energy lasers, high-power microwave weapons, and charged- and neutral-particle beams, have long been pursued. They are attractive for their speed of light engagement, deep shot magazine, “stealth-like” performance (quiet and invisible beams), precision targeting for both lethal and non-lethal applications and low cost per shot compared to traditional munitions.

Where are we heading with directed energy weapons development?

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