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Laser weaponry
![US Navy Tests World’s First Drone-Killing Laser Weapons System US Navy Tests World’s First Drone-Killing Laser Weapons System](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-141116-n-po203-042.jpg)
US Navy Tests World’s First Drone-Killing Laser Weapons System
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The new weapon system travels 50,000 the speed of an incoming intercontinental ballistic missile.
![Lasers! What Are They Good For? Lasers! What Are They Good For?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2014-12-12_21-14-20.jpg)
Lasers! What Are They Good For?
By James R. Holmes
Lasers won't solve all the problems facing naval weaponeers, but they'll help address quite a few of them.
![Is the US Navy’s New Ray Gun a Good Idea? Is the US Navy’s New Ray Gun a Good Idea?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2014-12-11_17-28-28.jpg)
Is the US Navy’s New Ray Gun a Good Idea?
By John W. Traphagan
The U.S. Navy's new laser weaponry is a powerful deterrent to would-be foes, but its low cost of use is worrisome.
![China Develops Anti-Drone Lasers China Develops Anti-Drone Lasers](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2014-11-05_09-54-08.jpg)
China Develops Anti-Drone Lasers
By Ankit Panda
Chinese engineers have successfully built lasers to counter low-altitude, low-speed drones.
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