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Apollo laser takes down 200 drones unplugged
Australian defense company Electro Optic Systems (EOS) has unveiled its Apollo High Energy Laser Weapon (HELW) that pumps out up to 150 kW of power yet can take out 200 medium-sized drones running on its own internal power supply.
In addition, it can cover an area of 360° and can slew on target across 60° in only 700 ms to engage 20 Group 1 drones per minute, either as a stand-alone weapon or as part of a layered defense system. "There is strong international interest in high energy laser weapons, and it is increasingly clear they will play a central role in counter-drone defense. A retired field archaeologist and university lecturer, he has a background in the history of science, technology, and medicine with a particular emphasis on aerospace, military, and cybernetic subjects.
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