Posted July 20, 2010 by Chris Gullo in Military
 
 

Giant Laser Cannon Shoots Down Planes, Sets Fear Into Hearts

raytheon Giant Laser Cannon Shoots Down Planes, Sets Fear Into Hearts

The day has finally come — the laser wars have officially begun. Yup, in just a few years things are get totally Terminator around the world. See, the company Raytheon has officially unveiled their Laser Close-In Weapon System at an air show in England, which can take down unmanned aircraft easily with it’s 50 kilowatt beam. The U.S. Navy is now incorporating it into their anti-missile defense, which would situate it as a last defense on their massive battleships. It won’t be long now — which side will you be on in the laser wars?

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