The Defense Post:


A team of laser experts at Beijing’s Space Engineering University is developing a device to further increase the speed of hypersonic missiles and military aircraft, the South China Morning Post reported on Tuesday.

Scientists are working on a “powerful laser gun” mounted on top of a hypersonic aircraft or missile that targets thin air molecules and reduces air resistance by 70 percent or more.

Manufacturers will utilize the device when engineering weapons or aerial vehicles. However, several technical issues still need to be resolved before the technology can be incorporated…



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