article_snippet: the Maryland-based security firm said the test signifies the next step to fitting lightweight laser weapons on military aircraft, helicopters, ships and trucks.
article_snippet: Lockheed Martin previously demonstrated the firm’s Area Defense Anti-Munitions (ADAM) laser weapon system
article_snippet: This test represents the next step to providing lightweight and rugged laser weapon systems for military aircraft, helicopters, ships and trucks.
article_snippet: Lockheed Martin said at the time that Lockheed Martin developed the ground-based system ‘to demonstrate a practical, affordable defence against short-range threats.
article_snippet: Lockheed Martin has previously demonstrated the firm’s Area Defense Anti-Munitions
article_snippet: And Lockheed Martin has previously demonstrated the firm’s Area Defense Anti-Munitions
article_snippet: These aren’t the first laser systems to track and destroy targets but Lockheed Martin said Lockheed Martin tests are significant because the lasers are smaller, use less power and are more efficient.
article_snippet: Last year's marine tests are shown.
article_snippet: These aren’t the first laser systems to track and destroy targets, but Lockheed Martin said Lockheed Martin test are significant because the lasers are smaller, use less power and are more efficient .
highlights_snippet: Laser could one day be installed on military planes, helicopters and ships .