Numerous countries have been successful with military lasers. They have also developed an ultra-short pulsed, laser weapon, three orders of magnitude faster than other models. It can be easily carried on Army platforms. It will also fire up 50 pulses per seconds.
This weapon protects stationary objects against multiple threats. You can use the laser to target missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles. It can also be used in slowing down vehicles or to zap mines. Lasers are also used in industry to punch holes through sheet metal. They are also used in crowd control. They can increase the apprehension of violent subject and protect military or industrial facilities from suspectedsnipers.
A laser beam can cause temporary or permanent vision loss. The wavelengths used to create the beam and the exposure time are key factors in determining the extent of vision loss. An example of this is when a police officer points a laser beam towards the eyes of an adversary and pulls the trigger. This can cause a short term visual impairment. The police officer can then issue a verbal warning or apprehend the adversary.
Also, a laser beam can be used to stun people. An electrolaser uses a laser beam to ionize the target's path and sends an electricity current down the conducting tracks. The laser beam emits a shockwave, which vaporizes target surfaces. Alternatively, the laser can generate a powerful electromagnetic pulse (EMP). The EMP can bring down drones, aircraft, and other targets. However, the EMP is capable of causing damage to measuring instruments. The effectiveness also decreases with distance.
The US Army has developed a tactical ultrashort pulsed laser weapon for Army platforms. The pulsed beam laser will emit a high-energy, pulsed energy pulse and can fire up to 50 pulses each second. This weapon may be visible to enemy personnel and will be three orders to three times more effective than continuous beam lasers. It can also blind strike enemy weapons and overwhelm electronic systems.
The US Army's latest weapon will be used to arm Stryker armored personnel carrier and Stryker armored passenger carriers equipped with a fire control program. It is also expected to be deployed in the SHORAD anti aircraft defense system. SHORAD includes a detection system and targeting system, heavy machine guns, and a fire control program.
The US Army plans to begin industrial production of targeted energy weapons in 2024. These lasers will have at least terawatt power. That's one million megawatts. The lasers are small enough to be used on Army platforms. The Army intends to purchase 650 units of the lasers for 36 battalions.
The US Army has developed a short pulsed laser weapon system that is three orders higher than current samples. This weapon can fire up 50 pulses per sec, making them more effective than continuous lasers. It can be easily transported on Army platforms and used to control crowds.