It is about time.

farking lazers!

Yes, but was the plane piloted by dogs with bees in their mouths so when the dogs bark "Sierra Hotel" bees shoot out of their mouths?

This is important.

This has more potential than the missile defense pork project, plus it's freakin badass to have a laser, that alone is worth the tax money.

The LaWS system simply vapourises the target.

Damn!

OMG was the aircraft with the giant laser flown by terrorists?? So glad they stopped it before it caused massive destruction.

*HUGE SIGH OF RELIEF*

In the future we will see this picture and say "Wow look how big that was"

...but still not cure for oil spills.

/meme conflict

FTA: The LaWS system simply vapourises the target.

So this is what living in the future is like.

I assume the navy likes it because you don't have to lug around all the weight from the ammunition. And the power supply on a nuclear vessel is not a problem.

The 'R2-D2' it talks about is the CIWS and those things terrify me. They track any target and don't differentiate friend from foe, already a simple mistake can cause them to open up on us pilots. All we need now is lasers to make it more deadly. Eek.

FTA: THE US Navy has a raygun - and it's a big one.


heh.. thats what she said

So where can I get one to mount to my car?

I'm wondering what the engagement range is - probably a damn sight shorter than the tracking range but still...

Also wondering if you need a nuclear powered ship to provide the juice or if its electrical needs are more modest...

thelordofcheese: farking lazers!

How do they work?!

/sorry

The 'R2-D2' it talks about is the CIWS and those things terrify me. They track any target and don't differentiate friend from foe, already a simple mistake can cause them to open up on us pilots. All we need now is lasers to make it more deadly. Eek.

Don't worry you're pretty flyboy head over it: by the time this hits the fleet we will have unmanned combat aircraft and you pilots will be redundant.

Sharks in 6.

Kotecks: The 'R2-D2' it talks about is the CIWS and those things terrify me. They track any target and don't differentiate friend from foe, already a simple mistake can cause them to open up on us pilots. All we need now is lasers to make it more deadly. Eek.

Cause obviously they cant use a different type of radar to identify the target.. or radio communication. They would just fire at any blip on the radar.

/sarcasm off

Laser weapon? Big deal. I just used a laser printer. Try to fathom that, if you can.

LT L: The 'R2-D2' it talks about is the CIWS and those things terrify me. They track any target and don't differentiate friend from foe, already a simple mistake can cause them to open up on us pilots. All we need now is lasers to make it more deadly. Eek.

Don't worry you're pretty flyboy head over it: by the time this hits the fleet we will have unmanned combat aircraft and you pilots will be redundant.

It's better unmanned... that way when we accidentally blow up a bunch of civis, it will be from an office building full of desk-jockeys who are already used to dodging incoming responsibility.

Hmmm... It's cool, but how many follow up shots can this thing fire? Also, what's the recharge time for each shot? If it can only shoot down one plane and then it's done the thing is going to be pretty useless. Also, is this thing all electrical, or does it require gas/liquid to function? You may save on ammo weight, but if you switch out shells for hazardous chemicals that have to remain under refrigeration then what happens if that system takes a direct hit? You'll gas the whole boat.

/Still thinks it's cool
//Wants to see the drone footage
///Stop touching yourself Kent

"And I'm proud to be an American..."

The REAL question is......

How long before we get one to fit on a SHARK !!!???!!!???

NetPimp: So where can I get one to mount to my car?

You and me both, brother. I've got my credit card out and waiting - what phone number do I call to order?

I like it when things go kablooey. But not when it's me.

Now we just have to convince the Fonz to jump the shark again. Justice will be served.

This could come in handy...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jBizgLZX7W0

firefly212: ...full of desk-jockeys who are already used to dodging incoming responsibility.

Intra-service slap fight! Not that I have much ground to stand on as a civilian for Homeland Security. I like my desk and lack of responsibility.

The LaWS System?

Paladins are OP'd now. NERF PALADINS MOAR PLZ.

Seoul wants one that works against artillery.

DslainteC: Laser weapon? Big deal. I just used a laser printer. Try to fathom that, if you can.

I lol'd

That's perfect timing! I've got 2 tons of popcorn that need a-poppin'!

a nuclear vessel is not a problem.

Vare are de nuclear wessles?

FTA: Unfortunately for anyone in the impact zone, that ususally results in a shower of shrapnel or the 20mm shell itself if it fails to explode.

The 20mm cannon in the Navy Phalanx system fires solid AP rounds made of tungsten or DU. This increases the engagement range and lethality against large targets like supersonic anti-ship missiles.

The land based Centurion system fires high explosive incendiary rounds which (in theory) self destruct before impacting the ground.

Wanted for questioning.
\hotter than two rats farking in a wool sock

HIT ME (hit me) HIT ME (hit me) HIT ME WITH YOUR LAZER BEEEEEEAAAAAMMMM!...

Laying down the LaWS!

Kotecks: The 'R2-D2' it talks about is the CIWS and those things terrify me. They track any target and don't differentiate friend from foe, already a simple mistake can cause them to open up on us pilots. All we need now is lasers to make it more deadly. Eek.

Is there a difference between complete annihilation with tens of thousands of 20mm rounds and complete annihilation with a laser?

spickus: Kotecks: The 'R2-D2' it talks about is the CIWS and those things terrify me. They track any target and don't differentiate friend from foe, already a simple mistake can cause them to open up on us pilots. All we need now is lasers to make it more deadly. Eek.

Is there a difference between complete annihilation with tens of thousands of 20mm rounds and complete annihilation with a laser?

Accuracy and the speed of light...

Anyone care to explain how the anti-mine robot works? Or is it just essentially dragged over where you desire to cross?

I prefer the speed of darkness

while light takes time to travel.. darkness is already there.