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Hi, I'm glad to see you again
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In this second and final video dedicated to the laser weapons systems
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we will review the remaining ones available on the market and we will have a look at the weaknesses and strengths
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of these possible game-changing technologies. Let's start with Elbit Elbit Elbilt Elbvre maritime laser
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Elbit developed advanced Navy laser weapon systems following a merger with electro-optics
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It can identify the range of a target at high repetition rates
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which is critical for enhancing the efficiency of the naval weapon systems
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Elops, ISAF high-repetition range finders can be added to existing systems in a cost-efficient manner
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or be added to new systems. To achieve a high repetition rate, the naval compact integrated laser
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uses diode-pumped solid-state laser technology. Next on the list of top navy laser weapon systems is Northrop Grumman LWSD. The
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MK2 Mot Zero is also known as the solid laser technology maturation laser weapon system demonstrator The LWSD is likely the most powerful and destructive laser to go to sea The LWSD was developed by the Office of Naval Research and Northrop Grumman
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and fitted to the amphibious transport dock USS Portland. LWSD has an output of 150 kilowatts, making it up to five times more powerful than other Navy lasers
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The following one is the peering. Airsvettes, also known as Russian mobile laser weapon, is a high-energy laser weapon system unveiled by President Putin on March 1, 2018
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The laser weapon system was already operational within the Russian army, but has not received an official designation yet
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The most likely use of this weapon is to counter unmanned air vehicles, cruise missiles and other low-speed aircraft, flying at low altitude
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The laser beam is generated at the end of the carrier vehicle
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which features a sort of steerable laser cannon. In July 2018, the new details emerge about the Paris VET purpose
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which may consist on blinding electro-optical sensors on board surveillance, low orbit satellites and unmanned aircraft The Paris VET is being deployed on intercontinental ballistic missiles within Russian territory In the event of an ICBM launch the laser system might be employed to blind space
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assets from registering the launch. Besides, the system can be employed to engage the guidance system of several types of missiles
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that are based upon image matching to identify their targets. The last one is the US Naval Surface Warfare Centers, Odin
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Odin's development testing and production was done by Navy, subject matter experts at Naval Surface Warfare Center
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Their work on the laser weapon system positioned them to be designated as the design and production agent for Odin
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The US Navy has installed its first optical dazzling interdictor, a leather weapon designed to counter unmanned aerial system
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The first Odin laser system was installed on the Harley-Bur-class guided missile destroyer
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USSD way during a recent dry docking. Unlike hard-kill laser systems already deployed by the US Navy on vessels, Odin uses a dazzling
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laser to confuse systems sensors and cameras or in systems potentially cause glare in a pilot vision To conclude this video let review the potential benefits or disadvantageous of actual laser technologies In addition to a low marginal cost per shot and deep magazine potential advantages of shipboard lasers include the following
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Fast engagement times, ability to counter radically maneuvering missiles, precision engagements, radiuated responses
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However, potential limitation of shipboard lasers include the following. line of sight, atmospheric absorption, scattering and turbulence, thermal blooming, saturation attacks, hardened targets and countermeasures, risk of collateral damage to aircraft, satellites and human eyesight
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