Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Boeing Laser programs score multiple hits

Boeing's Mobile Active Targeting Resource for Intergrated eXperiments (or MATRIX, don't ya just love acronyms) had a successful demonstration for the U.S. Air Force when it tracked and downed 5 UAV's at various ranges using a single laser beam.  And another of Boeing's laser-themed programs, the Laser Avenger, was also successful in knocking out a UAV.  As UAV's become more prevalent on future battlefields, it's vital that we have a reliable defensive mechanism to counteract this new type of threat.  Don't ya remember season six of 24, when the terrorists launched a dirty bomb into San Francisco using a UAV?  Thank goodness for Jack Bauer!

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