Israel is bringing directed-energy weapons into the air, with Elbit Systems developing high-powered lasers (HPL) for military aircraft under a new defense contract.
According to available details, the company is working on two variants: the airborne XCalibur for fixed-wing aircraft and the Sting system for helicopters.
Operating at higher altitudes, the laser weapons would face less interference from humidity, rain, and dust, allowing them to detect and engage threats from above cloud cover before they reach their targets.
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