US Army awards $465 million contract to launch laser-weapon production
The US Army awarded a $465 million contract to begin production of the laser weapon previously tested domestically. The move advances acquisition of directed-energy military technology.
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Large-scale production could expand future US air-defense and battlefield capabilities and influence military technology competition.
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