Directed Energy Weapons – Are We There Yet?

Authors

Elihu Zimet, Center for Technology and National Security Policy, National Defense University
Christopher Mann, Center for Technology and National Security Policy, National Defense University

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Description

The purpose of this paper is to examine the barriers to deployment of directed energy weapons and suggest a strategy for an initial deployment that addresses these issues. This strategy will focus on current high-priority threats against which DEW would provide the best alternative for the military.

Document Type

Occasional Paper

Topic(s)

Emerging Science and Technologies

Publication Date

5-2009

Publication

Defense and Technology Paper

Publisher

National Defense University Press

City

Washington, D.C.

Keywords

directed energy weapons, DEW

Recommended Citation

Zimet, Elihu and Mann, Christopher, "Directed Energy Weapons – Are We There Yet?" (2009). Defense and Technology Papers. 47.
https://digitalcommons.ndu.edu/defense-tech-papers/47