The Navy and Air Force risk deploying directed-energy weapons that do not meet operational needs without better processes for transitioning prototypes to fielded products, a new GAO report warns . The report on directed-energy weapons issued Monday found that the Navy and Air Force -- unlike the Army -- do not consistently identify transition partners early in the process, draft transition agreements, or document user feedback. As the Defense Department prioritizes the buildup of directed-energy weapons to defend against drones,...