Directed-energy weapon
Range weapon that damages targets with focused energy.
Definition
A type of ranged weapon that inflicts damage using highly focused energy, including lasers, microwaves, particle beams, and sound beams, without requiring a solid projectile.
Primary Targets
Designed to target personnel, missiles, vehicles, and optical devices.
Leading Research Countries
Research and development significantly driven by the United States, China, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, Russia, India, and Pakistan.
Yes, the U.S. Army and the Department of Defense (DOD) have been developing and investing in directed energy weapons. These weapons use concentrated electromagnetic energy, such as high-energy lasers, to combat enemy forces. The DOD spends approximately $1 billion annually on directed energy weapons, including high-energy lasers and high-power systems. The U.S. Army is actively working on overcoming challenges related to directed energy weapons for air defense, aiming to make these technologies more affordable and effective in modern warfare. Directed energy weapons are seen as a cost-efficient means of addressing evolving threats and are considered a significant focus for future warfare strategies

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