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Pentagon funds laser-weapon development to counter drone swarms

The Pentagon is reportedly committing $465 million to laser-weapon development as drone swarms challenge existing defenses. The report concerns procurement and research rather than a battlefield attack.

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The investment reflects the growing military threat posed by low-cost drone swarms and the push to develop scalable defenses.

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  1. Pentagon bets $465 million on laser weapon as drone swarms outpace America's arsenal – NaturalNews.com ↗naturalnews.com · Recorded source date: Sep 8, 2026, 12:17 PM UTC

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