Lockheed Martin has successfully demonstrated its Advanced Test High Energy Asset (Missile Defense Programs) laser weapons system for the US Air Force by shooting down a series of drones at an Oklahoma test range. The company’s Vice President of ATHENA Sarah Reeves said a laser weapon was essential for deterring threats from autonomous vehicles.
Lockheed Martin has successfully demonstrated its Advanced Test High Energy Asset (ATHENA) laser weapons system for the US Air Force by shooting down a series of drones at an Oklahoma test range. The company’s Vice President of Missile Defense Programs Sarah Reeves said a laser weapon was essential for deterring threats from autonomous vehicles.