I want to be a tree surgeon!

[Uncle Gizmo]

The Best Way To Cut Trees Ever

This is the futuristic way of cutting trees. Genious invention allows you to cut trees using laser.Credits: @ SPTLaser / YT⚖️Copyright Disclaimer Under Secti...

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[The_Doc_Man]

Oddly enough, I just saw a news article about a UK laser defense weapon that can fire a burst of energy at incoming missiles and aircraft. The article doesn't mention the cost of the weapon itself (which, considering development and testing costs, would be substantial) but DOES mention that a 10-second energy burst costs about $13. USA defensive missiles cost a seven-digit number. Laser weapons also have no shell casings, no breach issues, and no ammunition stockpile. The worst that could happen would be that a very large capacitor blows up, but otherwise it is a remarkably safe weapon for bystanders (at least, if they are not in line of fire...)

 

[Uncle Gizmo]

10-second energy burst costs about $13.

Plus if mounted on a nuclear powered ship, unlimited ammunition!

 

[conception_native_0123]

Plus if mounted on a nuclear powered ship, unlimited ammunition!

another original thought from uncle. :/

 

[Pat Hartman]

I just saw a news article about a UK laser defense weapon that can fire a burst of energy at incoming missiles and aircraft.

Does it plug into the electric grid or make its own power with gas or diesel?

 

[The_Doc_Man]

I believe the answer to that is classified so PERHAPS the UK military DIDN'T give the press a guided tour of the whole device.

 

[Pat Hartman]

The question was rhetorical. Does it have an extension cord?

 

[The_Doc_Man]

Don't know, but found the link:

DragonFire laser: MoD tests weapon as low-cost alternative to missiles

Laser weapons are seen as a potential low-cost alternative to missiles for shooting down drones.

www.bbc.com

 

[Pat Hartman]

Don't know, but found the link:

I'm being too subtle
The Democrats want the military to go "green" so they want everything to run on battery power. Either that or every land vehicle needs solar panels on their roofs and either huge batteries or they just shut down at night. That'll work. The fighting force will be very happy that they get to sleep uninterrupted while the sun is down. Hope the enemy doesn't have better batteries than we do.