A former test pilot, Young describes how directed energy weapons will move from testing to fielding, and how they could dramatically change how militaries fight.

It described the test, at its Hebrides Range in Scotland ... What the DragonFire laser weapon system looks like Laser-directed energy weapons (LDEWs) use an intense light beam to cut through ...

Just dew it." The acronym DEW is an apparent reference to directed energy weapons. The post also includes an image of the fictional Dr. Evil character from the "Austin Powers" film series ...