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US Directed-Energy Weapons Development

The development and testing of directed-energy weapons by the US military, including high-energy lasers, high-power microwaves, and acoustic systems.

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Jan 26, 2026
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What types of directed-energy and acoustic weapons has the U.S. military publicly developed or tested?

The U.S. military has publicly developed and tested several categories of (DEWs)—notably (HELs), s/radio frequency systems (HPM/HPRF), and acoustic/non-lethal sound systems—primarily for counter-drone...