The U.S. Navy wants the smallest ever high-energy laser weapon, which it describes as ‘portable.’ As we will see, it is not exactly a laser rifle, but it is a step on the way. Laser weapons are now a ...

Key point: Despite Beijing’s claims, it is likely still a ways away from building a really good laser rifle. Stephen Chen caused a minor media sensation on July 1 when he wrote about a new Chinese ...

Key point: No one has been able to make a real, functioning and practical laser rifle yet. It turns out China’s propaganda is just that. Stephen Chen caused a minor media sensation on July 1, 2018 ...

The U.S. Navy just signed a contract for a new portable laser weapon system. Known as C-UAS HELWS, the service will use the weapon to target drones. Thanks to new technology, lasers are getting ...

Here’s what we know about the Iron Beam. Iron Beam defense system The Iron Beam, Israel’s ground-based laser air defense system, was first unveiled in 2014. The New York Times described it in 2022 as ...

For decades, the United States and other militaries around the world have been developing laser weapons that can be used against hostile targets to cause as much damage as possible. However, the US ...

Laser tag is rarely (if ever) referred to as “The Sport of Kings”, but is a fun pastime nonetheless. While some are content to play with off-the-shelf toys, others prefer to make their own gear to ...

Laser tag is rarely (if ever) referred to as “The Sport of Kings”, but is a fun pastime nonetheless. While some are content to play with off-the-shelf toys, others prefer to make their own gear to ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. This plastic "laser gun" toy was made ...

A good laser sight offers fast, confident target acquisition for sporting and self-defense situations. Gun owners have hundreds to choose from, which is great — but can also be confusing. We’ve been ...