What to Know About the U.S. Lasers That Could Be Used to Counter Iranian Attacks
High-energy lasers can burn drones in the sky like a blowtorch. But they can be stymied by weather, and making them at scale will be a challenge.
Last updated: 2026-03-14 02:49:23 ET
High-energy lasers can burn drones in the sky like a blowtorch. But they can be stymied by weather, and making them at scale will be a challenge.
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