The US Navy plans to deploy its experimental laser weapon system - shown here in 2012 - on the USS Ponce later this year. Photo: AP
US lasers? PLA preparing to raise its deflector shields
Chinese scientists say they have developed protective coatings that would render weapons like the US' ship-mounted laser useless in battle
The US Navy plans to deploy its experimental laser weapon system - shown here in 2012 - on the USS Ponce later this year. Photo: AP