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Originally Posted by The ROMAN
I remember reading an article on directed energy weapons for the F-35. Sounds pretty ridiculous, 4 second bursts, ability to shoot down all incoming fighters, missiles, etc. Supposedly it could be effective enough to replace stealth technology.
Although, the more I read about it, the more it seems like one of those military technologies that is going to cost a hundred billion dollars and end up with no real achievements.
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uh. a Raptor with laser guns, on our side? that sounds like a pretty solid achievement to me