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Sailors may soon have a weapon in their battle against sea-borne raiders: an anti-pirate laser.
BAE Systems has demonstrated its new laser system, which can temporarily blind would-be attackers.
The system would prevent pirates from being able to aim their weapons at targets, BAE claims.
But further safety testing is needed before such a system could be commercially deployed.
BAE said it has developed a low-cost laser distraction system that can travel through the sea air while being housed onboard a moving ship.
At distances of more than of between 1.2km (0.75 miles) and 1.5km (0.85 miles), the laser
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BAE Systems has demonstrated its new laser system, which can temporarily blind would-be attackers.
The system would prevent pirates from being able to aim their weapons at targets, BAE claims.
But further safety testing is needed before such a system could be commercially deployed.
BAE said it has developed a low-cost laser distraction system that can travel through the sea air while being housed onboard a moving ship.
At distances of more than of between 1.2km (0.75 miles) and 1.5km (0.85 miles), the laser
More...