Strengthening self-defense capabilities: the US Navy is developing shipboard solid-state lasers
Published on August 13, 2024
The US Navy is making good progress in developing ship-based lasers as part of its broader strategy to strengthen the self-defense capabilities of surface ships.
Experts of the defense portal Army Recognition, who researched this issue, note that the Navy's interest in laser weapons arose back in 2014 year, when the first prototype capable of countering surface targets and unmanned aerial vehicles was installed devices, reports ArmyInform.
Since then, the Navy has made significant progress, developing and deploying additional laser prototypes with improved capabilities. Future developments are aimed at countering larger threats such as anti-ship cruise missiles.