The amphibious transport dock ship USS Portland (LPD-27) conducted a Solid State Laser - Technology Maturation Laser Weapon System Demonstrator (LWSD) MK 2 MOD 0 high-energy laser weapon test on May 16, 2020. (Photo: U.S. Navy)
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