Why aircraft carriers are the best (and worst) place for laser weapons

# U.S. Navy Successfully Tests Laser Weapons on Aircraft Carrier The U.S. Navy recently tested a powerful laser weapon on an aircraft carrier that successfully shot down multiple drones in a single test—a significant step toward equipping Navy ships with this technology. The 20-kilowatt laser system, borrowed from the Army, tracked and destroyed 17 target drones during the October test, showing that laser weapons could become a practical defense tool against cheap, mass-produced drones that are increasingly difficult to stop with traditional missiles. If the Navy moves forward, this could change how ships protect themselves, since lasers are faster and cheaper to "fire" repeatedly compared to conventional weapons.