The Navy is pursuing a multi-pronged approach to fielding energy weapons by the end of the decade, with the hopes of upgrading its 30 kilowatt laser gun to 100 kw or more, and giving its electromagnetic railgun a higher repetition rate.
US Air Force Special Operations Command’s plan to mount an airborne laser and active denial system onto its new AC-130J Ghostrider gunship is maturing and has the strong support of the scientific community within the flying branch.
Despite advancements in technology, there might not be political will to start equipping Air Force planes with lasers, according to Rep. Doug Lamborn, R-Colo., co-chair of the Congressional Directed Energy Caucus.
Navy Secretary Ray Mabus promised to unveil a new “roadmap” this fall for how the military will acquire and employ electric lasers, microwave and other directed energy weapons.
The agreement with Iran concedes a large enrichment capacity; short sunset clauses; a leaky verification regime; and enforcement mechanisms that are suspect.
The Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments announces the intent of president and CEO, Dr. Andrew Krepinevich, to step down early next year, and the planned departure of senior analyst Todd Harrison this fall to CSIS.
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