Northrop Grumman, UDI To Collaborate On Ground-Based Laser Defense Systems

"Northrop Grumman and United Defense Industries are teaming to provide the U.S. Army with first-of-their-kind, ground-based laser defense systems designed to protect U.S. soldiers against a variety of current and emerging threats.
The agreement combines Northrop Grumman's demonstrated leadership in high-energy laser systems with United Defense's extensive expertise in combat vehicle and armament systems integration, rapid prototyping, and manufacturing."

www.spacedaily.com...

The rush is on..........how fast can we gear up for the next major war?

Originally posted by DrHoracid
The rush is on..........how fast can we gear up for the next major war?

Well, maybe Bush is in little hurry... in quarter economy corporations would be happy to have four wars per year.

"What's more, these robots don't need retirement benefits, they don't have to be paid a re-enlistment bonus and they can be boxed up and warehoused between wars.
They also, of course, don't have loved ones who miss them and mourn them."

www.globalsecurity.org...

[edit on 7-12-2004 by E_T]

How powerfull are they planning for this Laser to be? I'm sure the number is in Kilo and not mega, but I still would like to know how many watts.