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October 07, 2015

Lockheeed building high-power laser
Bothell, Wash. (UPI) Oct 6, 2015
A modular, high-power laser is being built for use from a U.S. Army vehicle by Lockheed Martin. The 60-kilowatt fiber modules system is the first of a new generation of lasers that enters production this month at the company's facility in Washington State. The system's modular laser design will allow the laser's power to be varied across a wide range - from 60 kW to 120 kW - depending on the specific mission and threat, Lockheed Martin said. "A robust laser system with minimal o ... read more

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Iraq PM opens Baghdad Green Zone to traffic

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