Introduced by the U.S. Navy in 2014, the AN/SEQ-3 Laser Weapon System proved that speed-of-light warfare is no longer science fiction, capable of disabling drones and small boats with pinpoint accuracy. With an estimated unit cost around $30–40 million, it replaces missiles worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. Each laser shot costs about $1 in electricity, forcing a brutal question: why fire rockets at all? ⚓🔥 🇺🇸 #LaserWeapon #DirectedEnergy #USNavyTech #FutureWarfare #navy | Navy Arsenal

The U.S. Navy's Laser Weapon System can lock on and shoot targets with impressive accuracy! 🤯🚢 | UNILAD Tech

The U.S. Navy's Laser Weapon System can lock on and shoot targets with impressive accuracy! 🤯🚢 | UNILAD Tech