The Pentagon for the past three years has spent an average $1 billion on the development of directed-energy weapons, according to a watchdog.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin sent Paparo's name to the White House last week, officials confirmed.
The contest for electromagnetic spectrum superiority in any conflict involving the U.S., China or Russia is expected to be intense.
"Our progress has been slow and has lacked urgency," one lawmaker said.
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