The Navy is rethinking what a laser weapon looks like

# Navy Tests Split Laser Weapons That Work Better Across Distance The U.S. Navy is redesigning how laser weapons work by separating the laser generator from the targeting system and connecting them through fiber optic cables instead of bolting them together as one unit. This approach lets the military spread protective laser coverage across wider areas like military bases and airfields, which is more practical than current systems that need to be in one place. The Navy is investing $10.25 million to develop cables and connectors that can transmit these weapons-grade lasers reliably over several miles without losing power.