Event Brief
May 20, 2026 at 1:05 PM ET
U.S. Navy adds laser weapons to nine destroyers
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The U.S. Navy has installed directed-energy laser systems on nine surface combatants and plans further testing and fleet deployment.
WHO: U.S. Navy
WHAT: Installed directed-energy laser weapons on nine surface combatants and seeks to expand testing and deployment across the fleet.
WHEN: May 20, 2026 at 12:36 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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