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The first high‑energy laser counter‑drone weapon will be ready for oper...
U.S. Army: The first high‑energy laser counter‑drone weapon will be ready for operational use by ear... Published Oct 13, 2026. Status: Pending. Deployment of...
The first high‑energy laser counter‑drone weapon will be ready for operational use by early 2028
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Deployment of a high‑energy laser system for counter‑drone operations
Verification rule: Event occurs: Deployment of a high‑energy laser system for counter‑drone operations; window 2026-10-13 to 2028-12-31
Verification criteria: Deployment of a high‑energy laser system for counter‑drone operations
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