Anti-aircraft laser unveiled at Farnborough Airshow

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See the Video at the link below.

July 19, 2010

US firm Raytheon has unveiled its anti-aircraft laser at the Farnborough Airshow in Hampshire.
The Laser Close-In Weapon System (CIWS) can either be used on its own or alongside a gunnery system.

In May, the laser was used to shoot down unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in a series of tests.
Raytheon said the solid state fibre laser produces a 50 kilowatt beam and can be used against UAV, mortar, rockets and small surface ships...."

See:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-10682693

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