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US Destroyers Get Laser Defense Against Drones
21 May
Summary
- Two US destroyers are equipped with ODIN laser systems.
- These lasers are designed to disorient drones and disable cameras.
- The US Navy has deployed laser weapons on nine ships.
Two United States destroyers operating within the US Central Command's area of responsibility are now outfitted with sophisticated laser weapon systems. The destroyers USS Spruance and USS John Finn are both equipped with the ODIN laser system, designed to counteract drone threats effectively.
This advanced technology works by disorienting drones and disabling their critical camera and sensor equipment. The deployment of these directed-energy weapons underscores a strategic shift in naval defense capabilities. Overall, the US Navy has now equipped a total of nine ships with such systems, enhancing their operational readiness against unmanned aerial vehicles.
