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US Army explores laser weapons as an alternative to missiles

The US Army is reportedly favoring laser systems over missiles in some contexts. The headline does not report deployment or a concrete change in military operations.

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A shift toward directed-energy weapons could affect future air-defense capabilities and military competition.

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  1. L'armée américaine préfère le laser aux missiles : la fin d'une époque ? ↗generation-nt.com · Recorded source date: Sep 6, 2026, 4:47 PM UTC

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