Laser weapons capable of destroying small ships to shoot down drones or soldiers from the U.S. Army will equip the next two years, according to Admiral Matthew Klunder, according Capital.ro

Admiral Matthew Klunder is the Office of Naval Research leading performing and promoting science and technology programs of the U.S. Navy. He recently said in an interview that the U.S. Navy is working with several companies in the defense industry to test lasers capable of destroying both ships and aircraft. The U.S. Navy used a laser weapon to shoot down a drone in a test conducted in the Pacific Ocean in 2010. The test was a success, but to the disappointment of fans of Star Wars laser is invisible and is colored red or blue, as in the famous sci-fi weapons.

Another test desfăşărat the Office of Naval Research took place last year and aimed at destroying a small bowl. Although this dish is not a great danger to an aircraft carrier, they can carry guns, torpedoes and bombs can damage a large bowl. These lasers, which will be installed on U.S. vessels will need a lot of energy to operate. The same energy needs and superarma electromagnetic pulse can destroy targets at 160 km away.