If things are exactly as the South China Morning Post reported, the country’s frenemies won’t take things sitting...

If things are exactly as the South China Morning Post reported, the country’s frenemies won’t take things sitting down. There is already a mounting argument between the US and China over the latter’s use of laser-based weapons, especially on vehicles disguised as “non-lethal” boats. This rifle definitely gives them an edge when it comes to stealth and power.

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Lasers, by their very nature, have the potential for harm but most of the dangerous applications of the technology has been limited to science fiction until recently. But while companies like Lockheed Martin are scrambling to weaponize lasers, their…
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