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Topics => Military News/Veterans => Topic started by: Libertas on November 15, 2014, 10:51:03 AM

Title: USS Ponce (AFSB(I) 15) Deploys to 5th Fleet with first shipboard Laser weapon
Post by: Libertas on November 15, 2014, 10:51:03 AM

(http://www.bloomberg.com/image/ic1bJN1uKACE.jpg)

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The amphibious transport ship USS Ponce has been patrolling with a prototype 30-kilowatt-class Laser Weapon System since late August, according to officials. The laser is mounted facing the bow, and can be fired in several modes -- from a dazzling warning flash to a destructive beam -- and can set a drone or small boat on fire.

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-11-14/u-s-navy-deploys-its-first-laser-weapon-in-the-persian-gulf.html (http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-11-14/u-s-navy-deploys-its-first-laser-weapon-in-the-persian-gulf.html)

http://www.ponce.navy.mil/ (http://www.ponce.navy.mil/)

Cool.  And crazy Mohammadan's in Persia have lots of small boats.   :D

Title: Re: USS Ponce (AFSB(I) 15) Deploys to 5th Fleet with first shipboard Laser weapon
Post by: AlanS on November 15, 2014, 04:11:31 PM

We'll need video of the action on Mohammad's fleet. ::danceban::