Active Topics

 


Reply
Thread Tools
geneven is offline geneven
2010-07-20 , 18:59
Posts: 5,795 | Thanked: 3,151 times | Joined on Feb 2007 @ Agoura Hills Calif
#1
I thought this was interesting from the BBC:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-10682693

Here's part of the article --

The Laser Close-In Weapon System (CIWS) can either be used on its own or alongside a gunnery system.

In May, the laser was used to shoot down unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in a series of tests.

Raytheon said the solid state fibre laser produces a 50 kilowatt beam and can be used against UAV, mortar, rockets and small surface ships.
__________________
All I want is 40 acres, a mule, and Xterm.
 
kureyon is offline kureyon
2010-07-20 , 19:34
Posts: 992 | Thanked: 738 times | Joined on Jun 2010 @ Low Earth Orbit
#2
So instead of killing civilians with drones, the US can now shoot them with lasers?
 
Duffer's Avatar
Duffer is offline Duffer
2010-07-21 , 12:11
Posts: 223 | Thanked: 52 times | Joined on Sep 2009 @ West Kirby, UK
#3
__________________
In dog years, I'm dead.
 
geneven is offline geneven
2010-07-21 , 12:24
Posts: 5,795 | Thanked: 3,151 times | Joined on Feb 2007 @ Agoura Hills Calif
#4
Well, I don't get the impression these lasers can be used against people on the ground, but there's always hope for progress in the future.

I don't think the US focuses on killing civilians. If it did, a nuke or two would do wonders.
__________________
All I want is 40 acres, a mule, and Xterm.
 
DJRedline is offline DJRedline
2010-07-21 , 12:31
Posts: 130 | Thanked: 48 times | Joined on Jan 2010 @ Hampshire, UK
#5
Its being shown at the Farnborough Air Show this week.
I work in Farnborough so get a good view of the airshow, but hating the traffic at present.
 
Reply

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

 
Forum Jump


All times are GMT. The time now is 08:15.

Contact Us - Home - Archive - Top