This is the future of weapon system.A directed-energy weapon (DEW) is a ranged weapon system that inflicts damage at a target by emission of highly focused energy.
This new weapon release the elementary particle photons.As the speed of the photon is that of the speed of the light so the narrow beam of focused light that this weapon use is entirely invisible.This narrow beam can hit the target and burn it to a temperature of thousand degree.
Type Directed-energy weapon
Place of origin United States
Service history
In service 2014–present
Used by US Navy
Production history
Designed 2010–14
Manufacturer Kratos Defense & Security Solutions
No. built 1
The US-Israeli Tactical High Energy weapon has been used to shoot down rockets and artillery shells.
IMAGE CREDIT:US NAVY
“It operates in an invisible part of the electromagnetic spectrum so you don’t see the beam, it doesn’t make any sound, it’s completely silent and it’s incredibly effective at what it does,” Lieutenant Cale Hughes, the laser weapons system officer aboard the USS Ponce told CNN.
“I can aim that at any particular spot on a target, and disable and destroy as necessary,” said the commanding officer of the USS Ponce, Captain Christopher Wells. “It reduces collateral damage — I no longer have to worry about rounds that may go beyond the target and potentially hurt or damage things that I don’t want to hurt or damage.”
Lasers are primarily intended for short-range defense (one to five miles) against aircraft, drones, and small boats. Second-generation laser weapons systems are currently under development intended to take on faster targets such as incoming ballistic missiles.
Unlike a traditional gun, a laser never runs out of bullets given that it has an infinite magazine as long as it is connected to a power source. Furthermore, in comparison to missile-based defensive systems firing a laser is cheap. “It’s about a dollar a shot,” according to Hughes. The SM-6, the U.S. Navy’s latest missile interceptor designed to engage the most advanced anti-ship cruise missiles, comes in at around $4 million per shot.
Russia, China,India, and the United Kingdom are also developing directed-energy weapons.
ANATOMY OF A LASER WEAPON SYSTEM
via:lockheed Martin official website
LASER
MAGNIFYING GLASS EFFECT
Heats up a target to the point of break-down or loss of control through a powerful beam of photons
INTEGRATING STRUCTURE
FOR LAND, AIR OR SEA
Contains the system based on where and how it will be used. Will it be in a container?on a ship? sit by itself somwhere remote?
POWER SUPPLY
UNLIMITED BULLETS
Supplies power and removes excess heat so the laser can be deployed again and again
SYSTEM CONTROL
BRAINS OF THE OPERATION
Provides overarching command and control and is responsible for system status as well as the interface within a larger battle management framework
BEAM DIRECTOR & TURRET
360-DEGREE COVERAGE
Positions the laser to permit operation in any direction
BEAM CONTROL
20/20 VISION
Enables accurate aim and targeting through a series of optical lenses, mirrors and software algorithms
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