The Army Just Used a 20-Kilowatt Laser to Take Out Three Drones
The Army says its laser system can track and destroy hostile drones.
TL;DR
- The US Army used a 20-kilowatt high-energy laser to shoot down three drones near the US-Mexico border.
- The drones were reportedly posing a threat to US military personnel and Customs and Border Patrol.
- The operation took place in the Rio Grande Valley, Texas, between August 25-26 and was led by JTF-SB.
- The laser system used is the Locust, designed to be mounted on military vehicles.
- The Locust system uses a concentrated beam of light to damage or destroy targets like drones.
- Commander Curtis Taylor suggested the drones could be linked to criminal cells involved in drug trafficking and human smuggling.
- The article links the operation to President Trump's campaign against illegal immigration and drug cartels.