Raytheon C-UAS Lasers Neutralize UAS and Drone Threats

Submitted by tatwood on Wed, 07/03/2019 - 11:45

In June, Breakingdefense.com reported that, “Raytheon has extensively tested a counter drone laser, successfully shooting down 50-odd drones up to the size of the Chinese-built quadcopters, using a 10kW High Energy Laser mounted on a Polaris MRZR so the system can be used in austere environments such as forward air bases. It can be programed with a specific set of rules of engagements to limit collateral damage and help ensure flight safety.”

News update and drone image courtesy of Breakingdefense[dot]com, via Unmanned Systems News (USN) by David Place.
Polaris photo courtesy of Raytheon.com.

Our thanks to CDR David Place (USN/Ret), davidplace47[at]gmail[dot]com, and Robin E. Alexander, President ATC, alexander technical[at]gmail[dot]com, for their assistance with this report.

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