Lasers may be the next frontier for stopping Iran's cheap drones
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The U.S. is developing laser weapons to cheaply shoot down Iran's inexpensive drones.
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The U.S. is exploring laser technology as a cost-effective solution to counter Iran's inexpensive drones, which currently require expensive weapons that deplete American stockpiles. Emerging laser systems could provide a more economical method for intercepting these low-cost drone threats.
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The U.S. is exploring laser technology systems to counter drone threats.
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