Inside America's laser revolution as the military nears big battlefield breakthrough

The Army is nearing a contract award for the Enduring High Energy Laser (E-HEL), marking its first potential laser weapon to transition into a permanent operational capability. This development positions U.S. forces to counter inexpensive drones without relying solely on costly kinetic weapons. Concurrently, the Air Force and Navy are also integrating high-energy lasers into their respective overseas and fleet operations.