The US Military Wants Laser-Armed Drones for Domestic Air Defense

The US Missile Defense Agency is “all in” on “bringing directed energy to the fight,” according to the agency’s director.

An MQ-9 Reaper drone outfitted with a notional laser weapon. (Laser Wars photo illustration/US Air Force)

The US military is once again pursuing flying directed energy weapons to counter threats to American airspace, according to the US Defense Department’s missile defense boss.

Speaking to members of Congress during a House Armed Services Subcommittee o…