Why can't warships fire lasers in a dome-shaped pattern to destroy incoming threats, i.e., in all directions all at the same time? Is the power requirement too great even for a nuclear
How powerful would a megawatt laser weapon be? At what ranges would it be able to take down enemy airplanes and missiles? - Quora
How powerful would a megawatt laser weapon be? At what ranges would it be able to take down enemy airplanes and missiles? - Quora
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US targets a megawatt laser by 2023 and then deployment in drones and satellites for hypersonic and ICBM defense | NextBigFuture.com
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Military eyes prototype megawatt-class laser weapon for ballistic missile defense in next seven years | Military Aerospace
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