The high energy weapon system needs only electricity to run.
Designed and built by Lockheed Martin, the LLD system is meant to be used across different domains and platforms. Deploying a high-resolution telescope to track in-bound threats, the system can target fast-attack boats as well as unmanned aerial systems or drones, which are the newest threat in warfare.The Office of Naval Research has pushed for laser-based weapon systems since the 1980s.
The ONR continued to push for laser-based systems, thereafter, advances in laser technologies over a period of time have made it possible to trial an all-electric laser-based weapon system. Independent of propellants or ordnance that has conventionally been used in naval weapon systems, the electric laser is not only safer for ships and their crew but can also remain functional as long as the ship has power.
During the recent tests carried out at the High Energy Laser Systems Test Facility at White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico, the LLD shot down a wide array of targets including unmanned fixed-winged aerial vehicles, and quadcopters as well as high-speed drones that served as subsonic cruise missile surrogates. The telescope on the system supports combat identification as well as helps in the assessment of engaged targets.While the LLD is not scheduled to be fielded any time soon, the U.S.
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