Laser Wars

Laser Wars

The Navy’s Vision of a Future War Includes Laser-Armed Drone Wingmen

Here comes the laser plane -- again.

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Jared Keller
Jan 25, 2025
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A screenshot from the US Navy’s “Sea Strike: Exploring Future Naval Operations” video shows an F-35C Lightning II fighter jet accompanied by four autonomous drone wingmen on a future mission. (US Navy photo)

The US military just can’t quit the laser plane.

The US Navy recently released a slick new video titled “Sea Strike: Exploring Future Naval Operations

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