The U.S. Pacific Fleet solid -state laser weapon test was successful

(Washington) The U.S. Pacific Fleet solid -state laser weapon test was successful, and the combat capabilities of surface ships ushered in a new stage of development.

The U.S. Pacific Fleet announced on the 22nd that the Pacific Fleet amphibious transportation dock ship Portland (USS Portland -LPD 27) successfully destroyed a drone aircraft with a ship -based Solid State Laser on May 16.

The Pacific Fleet said that the full name of this solid -state laser weapon is the Laser Weapon System Demonstrator, which is developed by the US Navy Research Office and Northrup Grumman.The maritime demonstration carried out by the Portland amphibious transportation dock ship is the first system test conducted by this high -energy -level solid -state laser weapon.

The Pacific Fleet said that the naval ships are facing more and more threats, including the threats of drones, armed small speedboats, and enemy intelligence, supervision and reconnaissance systems.

The U.S. Navy's development of laser weapon system showers can directly improve combat protection capabilities and allow commanders to have more decision -making space and response choices.

Colonel Sanders, the commander of the Portland amphibious transportation dock ship, said: The solid -state laser weapon system show is a unique ability to test and operate by the Portland ship for the naval test, paving the way for future weapon system development.With this new type of advanced ability, we are re -determining the definition of naval warfare for the (US) Navy.