The Laser Weapon Quietly Watching Over the US Strikes on Iran

A US Navy laser weapon is bearing witness to Operation Epic Fury.

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance departs Naval Base San Diego for routine operations on Nov. 21, 2025. The ship’s AN/SEQ-4 Optical Dazzling Interdictor, Navy (ODIN) laser weapon can be seen mounted below the bridge. (US Navy photo)

Editor’s note: this post has been updated.

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