Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin given separate contracts to develop pod-mounted aircraft and UAV laser defenses

Northrop Grumman and Lockheed Martin were given contracts to develop pod-mounted laser weapons to defend aircraft and UAV from missiles.

Both contracts were awarded by DARPA under Project Endurance.

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