US’ next containerized 500 kW laser weapon system could fry enemy’s powerful missiles, drones

Lockheed Martin is set to develop a tactical containerized 500 kW laser weapon system to provide combatant commanders with ...
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China proposes laser-powered energy tower near moon’s south pole to transmit wireless power

Researchers in China are proposing that the moon could become the first place where ...
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High-energy lasers: Pentagon pushes 500-kW systems for cruise missile defense

The U.S. Department of Defense has selected laser technology company nLIGHT to help develop ...
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New method extends practical range of high-frequency wireless beam control

Princeton University researchers have found a way to extend the near-field range for sub-terahertz wireless systems using off ...

A 'smart ruler' could help swarms of space telescopes image exoplanets

We've talked plenty of times here about the infeasibility of launching a mirror big enough to directly image exoplanets using ...