US Army Destroys Three Drones Using 20-Kilowatt Laser System

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The US Army has successfully used a 20-kilowatt laser weapon to shoot down three drones in a recent test. The system demonstrated its ability to both track and destroy hostile unmanned aerial vehicles. This marks a notable milestone in the military's development of directed-energy weapons for drone defense. The capability is seen as increasingly important as drone threats on the battlefield continue to grow.

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