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The U.S. defence company Lockheed Martin has been awarded "first light" through its Directed Energy Interceptor for Maneuver Short-Range Air Defense System system.
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The test proved that the laser's performance optical parameters are in line with the design parameters for the system, The company stated on Monday.
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Lockheed Martin's 50kW-class DEIMOS system, which was developed to fulfil the U.S. Army's new strategy of modernization, toughened combat-focused laser weapons system.
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Which could integrate into Stryker's combat vehicle to provide strong directed energy capability in those who are part of the U.S. Army's arduous air defence mission.
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“The 50 kW-class laser weapon system brings another critical piece to help ensure the U.S. Army has a layered air defense capability,” said Rick Cordaro, vice president of Lockheed Martin Advanced Product Solutions.
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“DEIMOS has been tailored from our prior laser weapon successes to affordably meet the Army’s larger modernization strategy for air and missile defense and to improve mission success with 21st Century Security solutions.”