2 w. ago China’s Laser Fusion Center Terrifies: Are You Ready for the New Nuclear Threat?

China’s Laser Fusion Center Terrifies: Are You Ready for the New Nuclear Threat?  Energy Reporters

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2 w. ago World cannot ignore threat of a modernised North Korean military

For decades, discussions about North Korea’s military threat have centred almost exclusively on its nuclear weapons programme. This view, however, is increasingly inadequate for understanding the evolving security challenge that Pyongyang poses to Northeast Asia and beyond. Last month, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un signalled a fundamental shift in military strategy. Moving beyond his regime’s traditional emphasis on nuclear deterrence, Kim said the country would significantly upgrade its...

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3 w. ago China claims its new naval laser outperforms powerful US Helios for drone defense

China claims its new naval laser outperforms powerful US Helios for drone defense  Interesting Engineering

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3 w. ago ‘Last line of defence’: military journal sheds light on China’s new LY

‘Last line of defence’: military journal sheds light on China’s new LY-1 shipborne laser weapon  South China Morning Post

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4 w. ago China criticises Japan’s laser weapon plans as threat to regional stability

The Chinese military has warned against Japan’s laser weapon plans, accusing Tokyo of undermining regional security. Japan has made progress in road-mobile laser weapons and will begin a ship-mounted laser weapon programme that can intercept incoming small unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), a commentary in the PLA Daily on Tuesday noted. “These trends should be watched with high caution,” it said. Laser weapons are an effective measure against the fast-developing drone warfare, with the advantages...

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4 w. ago Pakistan interested in Chinese laser weapons, former navy commander says

Pakistan is eyeing Chinese laser weapons, according to a former senior commander. “In the coming days, high-energy directed weapons will be more prominent I think the world is going towards this transition. Pakistan would love to see some integration [with China] into this area,” Ahmed Saeed, president of the National Institute of Maritime Affairs, said on the sidelines of Beijing’s Xiangshan Forum on Friday. China’s LY-1 shipborne laser was among the weapons on display in this month’s parade...

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