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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LIG Nex1 proposes new radar for FA-50 being offered to Malaysia during airpower conference

The South Korean legislative assembly organized a conference on airpower development on May 4 and Maj. Gen. Choi Chun-song, head of the planning and management staff of the Air Force Headquarters, briefed participants on a proposal to shorten the timeline for the replacement of legacy fighters.

2015.2 공군 소링 이글 훈련 Soaring Eagle of ROK AirForce (16091270163)
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