DARPA researchers want small fiber laser diode modules for laser weapons in combat aircraft

DARPA seeks help in developing modules suitable for pumping high power fiber laser weapons on manned and unmanned combat aircraft and tactical land vehicles.

Laser Focus World Editors
Jan 13th, 2017
ARLINGTON, Va., 12 Jan. 2017. U.S. military researchers are asking for industry's help in developing compact, fiber laser diode modules suitable for pumping high power fiber laser weapons on a variety of manned and unmanned combat aircraft and tactical land vehicles. Officials of the U.S. ...
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