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Why the Army's Directed Energy Maneuver-Short Range Air Defense System Can't Quite Zap What It's Aimed At

The Army's DE M-SHORAD laser is supposed to burn drones out of the sky cheaply. So why does it keep missing its own deadlines?

K. Brennan

· June 4, 2026 · 4 min read

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Why the Navy's Laser Weapon Can Blind a Drone but Can't Handle a Cloudy Day

The Navy's directed energy weapons can fry drones for pennies per shot, so why aren't they on every ship? Clouds, salt, and physics have opinions.

K. Brennan

· May 18, 2026 · 4 min read

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