"Fred J. McCall" wrote in message
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"Robert Clark" wrote:


"Robert Clark" wrote in message news
The Navy has already tested ship-borne lasers at 30 kW power to shoot down
drones:


Well, no. They have tested shipborne laser (not lasers) at a power
level that will never be actually deployed because it's far too small.

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The U.S. Navy is testing a 30 kilowatt laser on the USS Ponce that can take
out small boats and small drones. The plan is to install a more powerful 150
kW laser that can take out larger ships and aircraft:

Military
The Navy Is Going To Test A Big Laser Soon.
150 KILOWATTS OF DIRECTED ENERGY, POINTED AT AN UNKNOWN DATE ON A CALENDAR.
By Kelsey D. Atherton June 24, 2016
http://www.popsci.com/navy-is-going-...big-laser-soon


Bob Clark

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