RTX and Xcimer explore laser fusion tech to shoot down missiles and drones.
RTX and Xcimer are exploring laser fusion technology designed to shoot down missiles and drones.
Why it matters. The work could provide a new approach to defense against airborne threats.
What to watch. Watch whether the companies move the technology from exploration toward testing.
Coverage
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Oldest first · UTCSourceThe Wall Street JournalUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Wall Street Journal“Could Laser Fusion Tech Be Used to Shoot Down Missiles and Drones?”
Why it’s in the Brief
Ranked 9th of 10.
- Starting score
- 5.0
- Public-interest topic
- +1.0
- Public-interest terms in the text
- +1.25
- High-reliability sources
- +0.75
- Score
- 8.0
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