El Segundo CA (SPX) Dec 11, 2007Next generation bombers equipped with a high-energy-laser-based defensive system and other advanced weapons could perform a variety of new interdiction, strike and special forces missions according to a new virtual bomber concept unveiled recently by Northrop Grumman. Northrop Grumman is the U.S. Air Force's prime contractor for the B-2 stealth bomber, the flagship of the nation's long range str ... more
SKorea develops laser weapons: report
Seoul (AFP) Nov 10, 2007South Korea is developing a mobile truck-mounted laser weapon capable of destroying North Korean missiles and artillery shells, a report said Saturday. A defence ministry research team and defence firms have been involved in the development of high energy laser weapons, the Chosun Ilbo newspaper said. From 2010, South Korea hopes to deploy the weapon, which can counter North Korean missi ... more
