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A Giant Naval Laser Defense Cannon That Is Capable of Shooting Down Drones

  • Brian HeaterBrian Heater
  • December 11, 2014

The Laser Weapon System (LaWS) is a large cannon-shaped laser defense weapon created by the United States Office of Naval Research that has been approved for use in the Persian Gulf. The weapon, which is operated remotely with a video game-like controller, is capable of targeting and taking out drones.

via USNI News, Yahoo, Boing Boing

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