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Don't think I've seen this posted yet:
www.plymouthherald.co.uk
In an announcement made by the Ministry of Defence (MoD), the UK Government cemented their commitment to dramatically increasing its defence budget.
"This £72.5million investment into laser and radio frequency weapons comes as the Armed Forces sees an increase of £24billion in Defence spending over the next four years.
Three contracts have been awarded to Thales and Raytheon UK to produce new Directed Energy Weapons, as the MoD looks to future-proof existing ships and army vehicles."
www.telegraph.co.uk
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Does this mean that during training troops will have to yell "Zapzapzap!' instead of "Dakkadakka pew pew!" ?
MoD confirms laser beam technology will be used on Royal Navy ships
The Ministry of Defence has reinforced its commitment to remaining at the cutting edge of futuristic military technology.
In an announcement made by the Ministry of Defence (MoD), the UK Government cemented their commitment to dramatically increasing its defence budget.
"This £72.5million investment into laser and radio frequency weapons comes as the Armed Forces sees an increase of £24billion in Defence spending over the next four years.
Three contracts have been awarded to Thales and Raytheon UK to produce new Directed Energy Weapons, as the MoD looks to future-proof existing ships and army vehicles."
Armed Forces to trial laser weapons for the first time
British Army and Royal Navy will mount high-tech weapons on Wolfhound vehicle and Type-23 frigate, with aim of full capabilities in 10 years
www.telegraph.co.uk
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Armed Forces to trial laser weapons for the first time
British Army and Royal Navy will mount high-tech weapons on Wolfhound vehicle and Type-23 frigate, with aim of full capabilities in 10 yearsDoes this mean that during training troops will have to yell "Zapzapzap!' instead of "Dakkadakka pew pew!" ?
