Pentagon’s directed energy guru sees ‘uncomfortable choices’ ahead for military commanders
"Defense Department leaders are eager for high-energy lasers to get fielded in larger numbers. ...DE weapons such as high-energy lasers could offer significant advantages over traditional air-and-missile defense weapons, including speed of light engagement, low cost per shot, deep magazines, precision tracking, graduated effects and increased battlespace awareness, Frank Peterkin from the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering noted during a NDIA webinar Tuesday. ..."
Reference: defensescoop.com .
