WATCH: Navy Laser Destroys Drone
The U.S. Navy shows off its new toy in the Persian Gulf.
For $1 per shot versus millions on a missile.
Drone-Destroying Laser Captured on U.S. Navy Video
April 9 (Bloomberg) -- On April 8, the U.S. Navy released this video of the Laser Weapon Systems, installed aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey, which is currently in the Persian Gulf. The system claims to destroy airborne targets at a mere $1 per shot, versus the millions spent on a traditional missile.
Navy Proud. Navy Strong. [sarc]
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Complete video:
As a taxpayer I applaud the renowned cost-consciousness of our Navy as we strive to bring Democracy to the world, by whatever means necessary. We will be expecting a refund on those missiles we're not going to need anymore. Make the check payable to Joe Biden at the United Nations to expedite the funding process.
Combat art by William Banzai7
Apr 10, 2013 at 5:40 AM
Reader Comments (6)
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/worldviews/wp/2013/04/09/video-new-navy-laser-can-shoot-down-drones-is-headed-for-the-persian-gulf/
http://gizmodo.com/5994074/watch-a-navy-laser-gun-blast-a-drone-right-out-of-the-sky
Worth checking out.
Good thing the drone flys perfectly straight for the 20 seconds it takes for the laser to bring it down....Also no discussion on the effective range (not far) or ability to use in weather (nope). Much ado about nothing but wasting money on crappy tech.