DoD believes the prototypes could lead to a useful alternative to expensive missiles for intercepting drones and cruise missiles.
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Defense officials believe laser and other directed energy weapons could be sustainable answers to drones.
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The first JLWS prototypes will be 150 kW strong. Future versions will hit 300–500 kW.
