Northrop Grumman unveils mini laser weapon
by Garth Meyer You will not be taking this item camping next weekend. Nor are you allowed to know much about it. Other than it was developed by Northrop Grumman in Redondo Beach for the U.S. Government and delivered Aug. 24. It shoots lasers for use in warfare. A weapon at the speed of light. “Due to the critical nature of the technology, certain information regarding Phantom will continue to be protected by enhanced security measures,” said Carri Karuhn, Northrop Grumman spokesperson, in a statement to Easy Reader. “We are unable to speak to specifics at this time.” This much is certain – the company has delivered a miniaturized high-energy laser device “ruggedized for field use,” to “allow for rapid placement in tactical situations,” according to the August announcement. Weighing under 200 pounds, and about the size of a mini-refrigerator, the 10 kilowatt weapon features technology that’s been touted as an aid to systems like Israel’s Iron Dome – though its energy needs, cooling time and vulnerability to weather have kept it largely in development. This latest version came out of a $72 million contract from the Department of Defense in 2021 to demonstrate a high-energy laser…
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