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US Startup Develops Laser-Carrying Drone Concept
Original: 300-kW-Class Power: US Startup Pursues Laser-Carrying Drone Concept
A US startup is pursuing a drone concept designed to carry a 300-kilowatt-class laser weapon, according to Defense Post reporting. The idea points to growing interest in high-power laser systems mounted on unmanned aircraft, potentially for missile defense or counter-drone missions. Details about the company, funding, and timeline of the project remain limited.
Why now: High-power laser weapons on drones are an emerging defense technology attracting attention amid rising interest in directed-energy systems
Evidence
- 300-kW-Class Power: US Startup Pursues Laser-Carrying Drone Concept · thedefensepost.com
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