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Why Germany Is Building a New Naval Laser

Germany’s laser system is roughly comparable to the United Kingdom’s “DragonFire” system, though both programs still have substantial technical challenges to overcome.
Following further successful trials of the UK’s DragonFire laser weapon in November last year, which took place at the ...