ONR demonstrates laser weapon that could disable pirate skiffs

The Office of Naval Research has successfully demonstrated a weapon that could one day prove an effective means of disabling pirate attack skiffs.

On April 6, the Office of Naval Research and its industry partner, Northrop Grumman, successfully tested a solid-state, high-energy laser (HEL) from a surface ship, which disabled a small target vessel. The at-sea testing of the Maritime Laser Demonstrator (MLD) validated the potential to provide advanced self-defense for surface ships and personnel by keeping small boat threats at a safe distance.
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Source: Marine Log