The lasers are coming, but don’t forget training
12-08-2026 03:12 via defenseone.com

The lasers are coming, but don’t forget training

HUNTSVILLE, Ala.—Lasers and high-powered microwaves will need equal standing to traditional weapons when it comes to the Army’s approach to missile defense, the service’s space and missile-defense chief said. But as battlefield tech is developed and integrated, proper training will be key to keeping soldiers safe. “Integrating systems like lasers or high-powered microwaves, there's a pretty significant burden of implementing that across training and organizations,&rd
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