Advancements to a laser weapon system that was developed by Lockheed Martin have allowed it to successfully stop a vehicle. From more than one mile away, the fiber-optic laser called the Advanced Test High Energy Asset made contact with a truck and brought it to a complete halt.
Advancements to a laser weapon system that was developed by Lockheed Martin have allowed it to successfully stop a vehicle. From more than one mile away, the fiber-optic laser called the Advanced Test High Energy Asset made contact with a truck and brought it to a complete halt.
The laser blasted through the engine manifold and left a clean hole straight through the hood. For this test, the truck was situated on top of a platform and was left with its motor and drive train running to mimic a realistic scenario.
Lockheed Martin's chief technology officer stated, "We are investing in every component of the system…This test represents the next step to providing lightweight and rugged
