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Directed energy is a breakthrough technology whose time has come. The U.S. Army confirmed in June that it is accelerating efforts to field a directed-energy weapon prototype by 2022.

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Directed-Energy Weapons Come of Age Contact Sales Get Support Directed-Energy Weapons Come of Age Evangela Rodgers Directed energy is a breakthrough technology whose time has come. The U.S. Army confirmed in June that it is accelerating efforts to field a directed-energy weapon prototype by 2022. First up is the Multi-Mission High Energy Laser, a 50-killowatt retrofit to a modified Stryker vehicle, which is expected to be operational in 2023. On a larger scale, the U.S. Military also is working with other services, agencies and industry partners to advance the science behind directed-energy technology by developing more powerful solid-state laser and high-powered microwave weapons with energy levels of 100 kW and beyond. Other directed energy initiatives are being pursued worldwide. The advantages of these kinds of weapons are obvious. Directed-energy weapons offer speed-of-light engagement for national defense, homeland security and law enforcement. They can be used in either a nonlethal or lethal mode. They have both long- and short-rang...