Army lasers blast drones, proving directed-energy weapons are future
August 31, 2026
August 31, 2026
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Aug. 31 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news:
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Army lasers blast drones, proving directed-energy weapons are future
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Recently, service members assigned to Joint Task Force Southern Border used the Army Multipurpose High Energy Laser system to stop three hostile, unmanned aircraft systems deemed a threat. They were believed to be linked to drug cartels.
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Army lasers blast drones, proving directed-energy weapons are future
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Recently, service members assigned to Joint Task Force Southern Border used the Army Multipurpose High Energy Laser system to stop three hostile, unmanned aircraft systems deemed a threat. They were believed to be linked to drug cartels.