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US Army to Add Laser Weapons to Arsenal in Landmark Deal
The US Army is set to acquire the Enduring High Energy Laser, a directed-energy weapon designed to defend bases from drone swarms. According to WIRED, the landmark deal marks the first large-scale commitment to laser weapons by the US military, after years of failed experiments. The system's cost-effectiveness against cheap drones and its successful test demonstrations clinched the case.
Aug 4, 2026 1 source