Putin is Dreaming of a Russian Laser Arsenal

Russia’s decades-long obsession with laser weapons may finally catch up with reality.

The Russian military’s Peresvet laser weapon system in its combat configuration. (Russian Ministry of Defense)

Russian President Vladimir Putin has a message for the country’s military-industrial complex: it's time to get serious about high-energy laser weapons.

Speaking to members of the Russia’s Military-Industrial Commission (or VPK) during a meeting a…