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No longer science & technology projects, high-energy laser weapons are now operational
A 50 kilowatt-class laser mounted on a U.S. Army Stryker vehicle, shown during a live-fire exercise at White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico. The combat-capable weapon system is on track for operational fielding in 2022. Photo courtesy of U.S. Army. In this Q&A with Justin Martin, engineering director and chief engineer for high-energy laser…