Interviews

Injured by a Russian Laser 30 Years Ago, a Navy Officer Is Still Fighting for His Purple Heart

Former US Navy Lt. Cmdr. Jack Daly recounts the April 1997 laser incident with a Russian spy ship and the alleged cover-up that followed.

Oct 19 • Jared Keller

The Navy’s Top Officer on the Service’s Quest for a Laser Fleet

US Navy CNO Adm. Daryl Caudle talks laser weapon architecture, power challenges, sensing, and the future of at-sea testing.

Sep 22 • Jared Keller

How to Power a Laser Weapon

Chariot Defense founder and CEO Adam Warmoth talks directed energy, expeditionary power, and what your Tesla has in common with a laser weapon.

Jun 9 • Jared Keller

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, 2025 • Jared Keller

What We Know About ‘Apollo,' NATO’s New Australian-Made Laser Weapon

EOS CEO Dr. Andreas Schwer on the system that scored the world's first known laser weapon export contract.

Oct 8, 2025 • Jared Keller

The Case for Ultrashort Pulse Laser Weapons

Applied Energetics CEO Chris Donaghey talks directed energy, drone warfare, and weaponizing the lightning bolt.

Oct 6, 2025 • Jared Keller

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