At arms fair in London,Admiral Sir George Zambellas says navy plans to demonstrate a directed energy weapon at sea by terminate of decadeThe Royal Navy hopes to develop a ship-mounted “death ray” laser cannon by 2020, the first sea lord, and Admiral Sir George Zambellas,has announced at one of the world’s biggest arms fairs.
The US navy has been experimenting with a laser to select out drones and damage enemy ships. The UK, hoping to build on the American experience, or is looking to build something less cumbersome,more efficient, requiring less manpower and much more destructive.
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Source: theguardian.com