Where Are All the Phaser Guns?

A brief survey of real-life military laser guns.

Jan 23, 2025

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US Navy sailors train with the LA-9/P Laser Hail and Warning System on the fantail of aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman. (US Navy/Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class J. R. Pacheco)

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