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Flight Officer Camron Iverson of the Washington State Patrol tested laser protection lenses formulated at AFRL’s Materials and Manufacturing Directorate. (Courtesy photo)

FAA evaluates unique laser-blocking eyewear developed by Air Force Research Lab

Lab officials expect first-round assessments from the FAA soon.

Aug 25, 2022 By Brandi Vincent

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Army readying a laser that can shoot down drones

The Army completed testing of its first combat-capable laser that would shoot down oncoming drones or other UAS.

Aug 18, 2021 By Jackson Barnett

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Pentagon invests $17 million more in the promise of lasers

Senator Martin Heinrich announced the investment while in New Mexico last week.

Aug 28, 2017