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2026-09-24 22:03:36Kosova&Bota SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX

The US military is investing around $500 million in the development and production of battlefield-ready laser weapons, while the technology has begun to be used against drones in the Middle East and along the US southern border.

According to experts cited by the New York Post, the US military has used laser systems in the Strait of Hormuz to strike drones and cruise missiles. These systems are considered a lower-cost alternative to kinetic weapons, such as missiles.

Mark Neice, president of Directed Energy Consultants, said laser systems can precisely track a drone and focus the beam on a specific spot to damage sensors or destroy the target. The technology uses energy from generators or batteries, which is converted into photons and focused into a single beam.

One of the systems mentioned is HELIOS, a high-energy laser weapon that reportedly uses a 60-kilowatt beam. Other systems are being developed to deal with even larger drones.

Another unusual element is the control scheme. According to expert Jared Keller, some systems use controls similar to those of Xbox consoles, avoiding the development of an entirely new device for operators.

On the southern border, the technology has been tested against drones linked to Mexican cartels. According to the material, at least 11 drones have been shot down during these tests.

However, laser weapons also have limitations. They work best in clear weather conditions and can struggle against large swarms of drones. Furthermore, the systems currently used in the Middle East are large and heavy and require installation on warships.

Experts point out that these systems, so far, have not been reported to be used against human targets.


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