Lockheed Martin will begin production of a 60-kilowatt modular high power laser system for an Army vehicle later this month, a system that could also be integrated on various platforms, including the Air Force's AC-130 gunship. Although the Army has asked for 60kW of power, Lockheed can increase power on the scalable system from 60kW to 120kW by adding more laser modules. The multiple fiber module system also decreases the chance of total system failure, according to Iain McKinnie, business...
