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Landmark Deal Would Officially Add Laser Weapons to US Army Arsenal
The Pentagon is preparing to sign its first contract for directed energy laser weapons, officially incorporating them into the U.S. Army's arsenal in response to increasing drone threats. This marks a significant milestone in adopting high-energy laser systems as standard military equipment rather than experimental technology.
Why it matters: Security practitioners in defense and critical infrastructure should understand that operational laser weapons are transitioning from research to deployment, which may influence threat modeling, facility security planning, and incident response procedures for organizations supporting military operations or vulnerable to drone-based attacks.
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