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Raytheon high energy laser weapon systemThe Next Web
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UK has successfully fired a laser weapon from an army combat vehicle for the first time.
During trials, the system “neutralised” targets at distances in excess of 1km .
The government commissioned the laser to defeat enemy drones.
The next step in that mission is trials with military personnel next year .
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