50kW-class high energy laser defeated multiple 60mm mortar rounds and drones during testing

A 50kW-class high energy laser integrated on a Stryker has shown that the weapon can defeat 60mm mortar rounds and drones during four weeks of continuous live-fire exercises at White Sands Missile Range.

(U.S. Army Photo by contractor Jim Kendall (TVRG)) (Removed cables and wheel chock for aesthetic purposes)

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U.S. Army activates AH-64E squadron in South Korea

Today, 5th Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment is officially activated as the permanent air cavalry squadron assigned to 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade as the permanent reconnaissance squadron. It will be taking over the role of previous rotational air cavalry squadrons that would support the unit for nine months at time, providing more stability and a higher state of readiness to the 2nd Infantry Division ROK-U.S. Combined Division.

Photos by Capt. Frank Spatt
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