AN/SEQ-3 Laser Weapon System
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"LaWS" redirects here. Not to be confused with LAWs.
This article is about LaWS, the US Navy laser weapon system. For other laser weapon systems, see laser weapon. For the concept of a laser weapon system, see directed-energy weapon.
The AN/SEQ-3 Laser Weapon System or XN-1 LaWS[1] is a laser weapon developed by the United States Navy. The weapon was installed on USS Ponce for field testing in 2014. In December 2014, the United States Navy reported that the LaWS system worked perfectly against low-end asymmetric threats, and that the commander of Ponce was authorized to use the system as a defensive weapon.[2]
Quick Facts Laser Weapon System, Type ...
Laser Weapon System | |
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Type | Directed-energy weapon |
Place of origin | United States |
Service history | |
In service | 2014–present |
Used by | US Navy |
Production history | |
Designed | 2010–14 |
Manufacturer | Kratos Defense & Security Solutions |
No. built | 1 |
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