Thread: New Laser Missile Defense System Tested!

AP News is reporting the successful testing of a new laser antimissile defense system.

Israel claims a new system which is an accurate and highly efficient means of intercepting a number of airborne threats.

It appears that Star Wars weapons have arrived in a big way, though one suspects other functioning laser systems may not be so well defined, as in this story.


"Israel successfully tests new laser missile defense system"

* https://apnews.com/article/technolog...6ce1b053999ae1

Are they being deployed by Ukraine?

Originally Posted by ox

Are they being deployed by Ukraine?

Israel does not provide military aid to Ukraine, and has refused to impose sanctions on Russia.

That may be about to change:


"Russia says Israel supports neo-Nazis in row over Ukraine"

https://www.reuters.com/world/europe...ne-2022-05-03/


"Israel demands apology after Russia says Hitler had Jewish roots"

https://www.reuters.com/world/middle...or-2022-05-02/

Incredible defense system, especially against the ballistic missile, US deployed a similar laser system five years ago on the USS Ponce transport ship!

Originally Posted by liamii

Incredible defense system, especially against the ballistic missile, US deployed a similar laser system five years ago on the USS Ponce transport ship!

Thanks for the info. Was not aware of this as it has had very limited deployment.

For more on this system, see the wiki link below:


"AN/SEQ-3 Laser Weapon System"

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AN/SEQ..._Weapon_System