The Army in March used its Solid State Laser Testbed (SSLT) to successfully engage and destroy a tactical drone in a series of tests. Army spokesman John Cummings said last week the tests at White Sands Missile Range, N.M., included multiple flights for tracking and targeting before engagement. Static tests on similar material were also performed before the shoot-down, Cummings said, to determine the level of power necessary to effect a kill. Cummings said Friday this 50 kW-class test using…
Army’s Solid State Laser Testbed Successfully Destroys UAV In Test
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