Adam is called Athena and was built by the Maryland-based security firm . During the test , the 30-kilowatt fibre laser burnt through the truck 's engine . This disabled the truck from a distance of more than a mile away . Adam uses 'spectral combining ' to create a precise , powerful beam . Athena is based on the Area Defense Anti-Munitions laser weapon system . It could one day be installed on military planes , helicopters and ships .
Laser is called Athena and was built by the Maryland-based security firm . During the test , the 30-kilowatt fibre laser burnt through the truck 's engine . This disabled the truck from a distance of more than a mile away . Laser uses 'spectral combining ' to create a precise , powerful beam . Athena is based on the Area Defense Anti-Munitions laser weapon system . It could one day be installed on military planes , helicopters and ships .