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Air Force to issue protective eyewear as laser pointer incidents surge
The gear aims to limit the potential risk to pilots and other aircrew amid a recent spike in lasing incidents.
From targeting to navigation, handheld devices are merging tech and tactics
For ground-based observers calling in fires on a target, the observer historically worked with a radio and a pair of binoculars, or a bulky laser guidance system to get the job done. But systems have become more more precise and portable over the decades.
By Todd South
8 mortars in 90 seconds and loitering munitions: Army showcases tech experiments
The annual event tackles small unit, soldier combat problems.
By Todd South
US Navy fires laser weapon in Mideast amid drone boat threat
The Houthis have deployed drone boats into these waters, which can be piloted remotely and sent up to a target before detonating.
By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press
Army explores ‘exportable’ CTC rotations for training Pacific troops
Why go to JRTC when JRTC can come to you?
By Davis Winkie
FBI seeks suspects who pointed laser at military aircraft in Georgia
Investigators are offering a $2,500 reward for information leading to the arrest of anyone responsible.
Alabama man accused of shining laser at military aircraft at Cairns Army Airfield
Dale County, Alabama, deputies were called to Cairns Army Airfield about a person shining a laser and a high-powered spotlight into the cockpit of an aircraft.
Lasers could replace sailors in peeling old paint off ships
Sailors could soon be replaced by lasers in removing old paint from Navy ships.
By Sarah Sicard
US Air Force delays timeline for testing a laser on a fighter jet
What's caused the test, originally scheduled for 2021, to be pushed to 2023?
By Valerie Insinna
Airborne laser weapon on track for 2022 demonstration
Air Force Special Operations Command originally wanted a high energy laser mounted on an AC-130J Ghostrider by the end of 2019.
By Nathan Strout
BAE successfully tests ground-launched APKWS rockets for first time
A ground-to-ground test of the Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System was successfully conducted at Yuma Proving Ground.
By Aaron Mehta