Budget cuts? HA! "Test Moves Navy a Step Closer to Lasers for Ship Self-Defense"

[FormerDittoHead]

http://scienceblog.com/44232/test-moves-navy-a-step-closer-to-lasers-for-ship-self-defense/

“This is the first time a HEL, at these power levels, has been put on a Navy ship, powered from that ship and used to defeat a target at-range in a maritime environment,” said Peter Morrison, program officer for ONR’s MLD.

In just slightly more than two-and-a-half years, the MLD has gone from contract award to demonstrating a Navy ship defensive capability, he said.

“We are learning a ton from this program—how to integrate and work with directed energy weapons,” Morrison said. “All test results are extremely valuable regardless of the outcome.”

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Isn't it AMAZING how much they can INVENT when given the money to create it?

Good to know that everyone agrees there's no cutting back on the things we "REALLY" need. :sarcasm:

[Liberal Veteran]

1. Are they attached to sharks?

The real kind, not the one's who won the contract.

[ReturnoftheDjedi]

2. no... It's Laser Cats!

[kenny blankenship]

3. Sharks weren't in the budget. But we have sea bass.

[Sabriel]

4. Isn't this the thing that started a fire on board last week?

Sounds like it needs a little more testing.