The Pentagon is doubling down on laser weapons research

# Pentagon Is Betting Big on Laser Weapons The U.S. military is doubling its investment in laser and directed energy weapons, planning to spend over $2 billion in 2027—more than double what it's spent annually in recent years. This represents one of the largest military bets on this technology ever, surpassing even the spending levels of the famous "Star Wars" defense program from decades ago. The move signals the Pentagon sees laser weapons as a serious priority for future military capabilities.