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Building Space-Based Laser Weapons During America's 'Star Wars' Era
Former Strategic Defense Initiative optical engineer Gary Golnik talks early laser weapon R&D, technical challenges, and the Cold War "laser gap."
Oct 27
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Jared Keller
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The Cold War Legend of Romania’s Tank-Melting Laser Weapon
In the shadow of the 1968 Warsaw Pact invasion of Czechoslovakia, a powerful story took root.
Sep 29
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Jared Keller
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2
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The Secret Laser Weapon the UK Deployed During the Falklands War
The Royal Navy sent a laser weapon to the South Atlantic during the 1982 conflict between the UK and Argentina.
Jul 17
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Jared Keller
10
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A Brief History of (Alleged) Military Laser Weapon Kills
Which country pulled off the first use of a military laser weapon in combat? Depends on who you ask.
Jun 5
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Jared Keller
4
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That Time the Soviet Union Allegedly Used Laser Weapons Against Chinese Troops
The CIA even suggested Henry Kissinger ask the Chinese government about it.
May 8
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Jared Keller
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3
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Watch Rare Footage of a US Military Laser Shooting Down a Drone in 1973
It was the first time in military history a laser weapon had disabled an aerial target.
Jan 31
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Jared Keller
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Where Are All the Phaser Guns?
A brief survey of real-life military laser guns.
Jan 23
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Jared Keller
2
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