[demlosers]

We're witnessing a revolution in warfare as big as the introduction of gunpowder. Bigger maybe. So much of what passes for weaponry now will be gone from the scene in 20 years. Aircraft are especially vulnerable. This is mind boggling.

On the tech. horizon, I've read that the smaller solid state Lasers are not too far away, instead the bulky chemical type lasers.

[Arkie2]

The Air Force has a 747 flying now with a chemical laser onboard they claim can take down a scud missile in the boost phase. They also claim it can defend itself against fighters and even enemy air to air missiles. Wouldn't surprise me if this thing didn't get a test run in the upcoming GW II.