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The United States Military Is Finally Deploying Laser Weapons to Combat the Drone Threat
For more than half a century, the promise of directed-energy weaponry has lived primarily in the realm of science fiction and experimental defense budgets. From mounting high-energy lasers on modified 747 aircraft to test their potential against ballistic missiles, to equipping Humvees with prototype zappers designed to neutralize improvised explosive devices, the United States military […]
With its scapegoat gone, Europe is forced to finally get honest with itself
The Myth of the Singular Obstacle For years, the narrative in Brussels was simple: if not for the obstructionism of Budapest, the EU could achieve seamless integration, rapid enlargement, and fiscal harmony. During the Nicosia talks, that narrative was tested against the cold reality of national self-interest. Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal noted that while […]
