Saturday 17 October 2015

Lockheed Martin completes 60 tests of laser turret for high-speed warplanes



Last year, Lockheed Martin began testing a new tactical laser turret for future warplanes. After 60 test flights Lockheed says the 360° capability of the turret system has been verified, moving the technology a step closer to deployment on tactical aircraft flying at near-supersonic speeds.

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