Russia Had Laser Cannons Before U.S.

[nightcrawler]

Read this out to judge who is the real innovator!!
23/05/2008
MOSCOW (RIA Novosti) - Russia started developing tactical laser weapons before the United States and has several prototypes of high-precision combat
chemical lasers in its arsenal, a defense industry source said on Tuesday.
The Boeing Company said recently it had test-fired a high-energy chemical laser fitted aboard a C-130H aircraft for the first time. The successful ground tests,
"a key milestone for the Advanced Tactical Laser Advanced Concept Technology Demonstration program," took place on May 13 at the Kirtland Air Force Base,
New Mexico.
Commenting on the announcement, the Russian expert said: "We tested a similar system back in 1972. Even then our ‘laser cannon was capable of hitting
targets with high precision."
"We have moved far ahead since then, and the U.S. has to keep pace with our research and development," he added.

 

[Beskar]

Whenever you post a news article, please provide the source link as well. It should be a standard forum rule.

 

[Shiny Capstar]

True, but this is irrelevant as these days it is the US with the lead in laser technology or if not then at least in the lead with its application.

 

[roopesh]

may be this information directly from RAW ! ppl in other forums and news channels will refer PDF !

 

[nightcrawler]

Whenever you post a news article, please provide the source link as well. It should be a standard forum rule.

I am really soryy sir next time I be very careful in providing sourcelink too!!