Demonstration milestone for Solid State Laser program-(SHIELDS UP)

register ^ | 3/12/2008 | By Lewis Page

[Flavius]

US weaponry goliath Northrop Grumman says it has achieved the "first major building block" necessary for manufacture of a 100 kilowatt solid-state laser - that is, a viable battlefield raygun.

The company said yesterday that its Joint High-Powered Solid State Laser (JHPSSL) programme has "exceeded all target requirements of its second major demonstration milestone". This was the trial of a "laser chain" with 15 kilowatt power. Northrop intends to combine eight such units to produce a single laser beam of more than 100 kilowatts - which is generally considered the level at which energy beams would become useful combat weapons.

[Flavius]

http://static.kdenews.org/mirrors/malte.homeip.net/base.swf

[ProtectOurFreedom]

But is it “eye safe”?

[ArrogantBustard]

If you get hit in the eyes with it, you won’t be complaining ...

[wastedyears]

Dale Brown is probably smiling.

[BGHater]

[BOBTHENAILER]

combat-power death ray

I love the smell of ozone in the morning

[Zetman]

In an unrelated story, today a new Silicon Valley start-up in Fremont, California; Cyberdyne Systems, Inc., announced that it is moving forward on schedule with it’s cutting-edge battlefield management software product. The company is developing the software under contract from DARPA. The highly sophisticated software, with a working title of Skynet, is expected to enter beta testing within two years. The company claims that their software, using the most recent advances in artificial intelligence technology, will revolutionize the way battles are fought, automatically coordinating many aspects of combat. The Pentagon is said to be following their progress with great interest.

[sima_yi]

In an unrelated story, today a new Silicon Valley start-up in Fremont, California; Cyberdyne Systems, Inc.,...

Outstanding! I also heard they are in the initial stages of a cyborg-soldier development project (still at the drawing board stage).

[Chode]

and Skynet became self-aware at 2:14am EDT August 29, 2008...

[farlander]

I can see the first deployed unit mascot - Viking Kitty. ZOT!

[gaijin]

[BGHater]

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1988227/posts

Progressing as we speak.

[DeweyCA]

How many Chinese are on their research team. We need to know so that we can anticipate when the PLA will be adding it to their arsenal.

[Zetman]

and Skynet became self-aware at 2:14am EDT August 29, 2008...

Obviously, the Skynet Project is highly classified, and is in fact much further advanced than what the general public has been told.

[SIDENET]

and Skynet became self-aware at 2:14am EDT August 29, 2008...

NORAD Skynet to be precise.

[Red Steel]

The Air Force has plans to mount 100 kilowatt lasers into the F-35 fighters on or about 2015.

[sima_yi]

BAPOC (Bay Area People Opposed to Cyberdyne) spokeswoman Sarah Connors announced a demonstration to take place on 28 Aug 2008, to protest, well, everything!

[Chode]

i guess this along with the SCOTUS ruling coming down means that 40-Watt Phased Plasma Rifle i've been wanting is getting a little closer... 8^)

[KayEyeDoubleDee]

BAPOC (Bay Area People Opposed to Cyberdyne) spokeswoman Sarah Connors announced a demonstration to take place on 28 Aug 2008, to protest, well, everything!

TTIWWP:

[PGalt]

Thanks for posting. Interesting. Ping. :)

[Stonewall Jackson]

That's nothing. CoMar Combat Systems already has the SLD-26 Planetary Shield Generator on the market. It's perfect for protecting a planet or any orbiting platforms (like a Death Star-type battle station) from enemy attack.

[Blackyce]

"This was the trial of a "laser chain" with 15 kilowatt power. Northrop intends to combine eight such units to produce a single laser beam of more than 100 kilowatts - which is generally considered the level at which energy beams would become useful combat weapons."

You mean something like this....

C'mon Northrup, can all this BS until you finish the anti-grav cars.

[BOBTHENAILER]

Viking Kitty. ZOT!

Beautiful