[Reaganesque]

One potential problem is that if the laser fires at a low flying mortar round, the beam doesn't just destroy the target but some of its energy will continue on beyond the target and could cause some collateral damage to anything that may be "behind" the shell at the time. But then, if it's on auto fire, you can program it to not fire until the projectile has cleared the background buildings.

Another interesting question: If MTHEL has sufficient range, a clear field of view and a high priority human target heaves into view, do we take the shot? Hmmmm. I think I would vote yes on that.

[Marine_Uncle]

"Another interesting question: If MTHEL has sufficient range, a clear field of view and a high priority human target heaves into view, do we take the shot? Hmmmm. I think I would vote yes on that."
Guess time will tell. Obviously our military in joint efforts with defense contractors continue to work toward these type weapon systems.