Lockheed Martin has successfully demonstrated its Advanced ballistic ballistic Energy missile ( ATHENA ) laser weapons system for the US ballistic Force by shooting down a series of drones at an Oklahoma test range . The company ’s Vice President of Missile Defense aerospace Sarah Reeves said a laser cannon was essential for deterring missiles from autonomous spacecraft .
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.