By Carlo Munoz Program officials at BAE Systems are fine-tuning a new directed energy-based concept designed to take out small, fast moving targets that could evade other defense systems on board Navy ships. The Tactical Laser System (TLS) demonstrator, as envisioned, will be a counterpart to the current Mk38 deck machine gun and provide a non-kinetic option to detect and engage small targets at various ranges, BAE Business Development Manager for Armament Systems John Perry said. The Navy awarded BAE…
New Laser-Based Weapon For Navy Fleet Protection Operations In The Works
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