UM develops lasers to defend helicopters against missile attacks

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Researchers at the University of Michigan are developing laser systems for protecting military helicopters from heat-seeking missiles. The lasers wouldn’t shoot down the missiles, but would instead jam their sensors, essentially blinding them. This isn’t the first time that laser systems have been used for this purpose, but the creators of this system claim that it is better suited to helicopters than anything that has come before. .. Continue Reading UM develops lasers to defend helicopters against missile attacks

Tags: DARPA, Helicopters, Infrared, Laser, Military, Missile Defense, University of Michigan

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