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Pentagon funds laser technology for future battlefields

The Pentagon is funding laser technology intended for future military battlefields.

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The investment signals continued development of advanced weapons capabilities with potential implications for future military balances.

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  1. Quantum Leap: Pentagon Funds Laser Tech for Future Battlefields ↗industrytap.com · Recorded source date: Sep 2, 2026, 1:32 AM UTC

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