Navy Laser Weapon

Developed by the US Navy, the AN/SEQ-3 Laser Weapon System or XN-1 LaWS is basically a directed-energy weapon designed to be used against low-end asymmetric threats. Scalable power levels allow it to be used on low-power to dazzle a person’s eye to non-lethally make them turn away from a threatening posture, and increase to 30 thousand watts (30 kW) to fry sensors, burn out motors, and detonate explosive materials. Against a vital point on small UAVs, one can be shot down in as little as two seconds. When facing small boats, the laser would target a craft’s motor to disable it and make it “dead in the water,” then repeating this against others in rapid succession, requiring only a few seconds of firing per boat. Click here to view the first image in today’s viral picture gallery. Continue reading for a viral video of card throwing trick shots.

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