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Pentagon selects directed-energy systems for operational testing at bases
The Pentagon picked four directed-energy systems for field trials at five U.S. military bases as drone warfare expands the demand for affordable munitions.
The Pentagon is moving to test directed-energy weapons as the rapid expansion of drone warfare puts pressure on how many munitions militaries can afford to fire at low-cost targets, OilPrice reports.
According to OilPrice, the Pentagon selected four directed-energy systems for operational testing at five U.S. military bases, using electricity-based approaches as a potential replacement for some ammunition.
The article notes the Pentagon has chosen systems from AeroVironment, including its Palletized High-Ene.