A laser rifle - IdeaMill

MeterMan on July 30, 2025 at 11:26 am

Idea: A laser rifle

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Laser guns need a lot of energy to be effective, and it is impossible to fit such energy sources in a compact weapon.

Why don't we use lasers as weapons?

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Why don't we use lasers as weapons?
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Nodger on July 30, 2025 at 9:37 am

Idea: A laser rifle

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China once claimed to have a portable laser rifle that could set objects on fire from several hundred metres.

Chinaâs prototype laser rifle is a dangerous gimmick at best

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China claims a prototype laser rifle could soon put directed energy in the hands of infantry soon, but the laser safety experts are skeptical.

8-BIT BOBBY on July 30, 2025 at 8:03 am

Idea: A laser rifle

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A company was planning to develop a portable laser rifle for the US military a few years back. Don’t know what happened to the project, though.

U.S. Navy Building ‘Portable’ Laser Weapon

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The U.S. Navy is building the smallest-ever high-energy laser weapon to take out small drones. They describe it as 'portable'; though bigger than you might expect, it points the way to a future of handheld laser weapons.

Matt Leake on July 30, 2025 at 6:58 am

Idea: A laser rifle

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Russia has a laser rifle for shooting down drones.

Russia unveils laser rifle to combat drones at 500 meters

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Russia unveils a laser rifle to combat drones at 500 meters using ytterbium tech. Explore its impact on UAV warfare and global trends in this in-depth analysis.