Marines Drone-Killing Lasers Get Even More Powerful After Upgrades
The Marine Corps’ Compact Laser Weapon Systems have been upgraded with stronger beams to take out drones. The laser systems, which can be mounted to vehicles and used on land or aboard ships, have already been used overseas. (Boeing photo)
1 Apr 2021
The Marine Corps ground-based laser systems, which can be mounted to the tops of vehicles to take down drones, now have stronger beams to combat airborne threats.
The Corps has a new $2.5 million agreement with Boeing to service its Compact Laser Weapon System for the next five years. The system, which can be attached to combat vehicles, can be used on land or at sea.