Pentagon Tests Laser and Microwave Weapons

War Secretary Pete Hegseth got hands-on with next-gen military tech at White Sands Missile Range, witnessing live demonstrations of lasers, microwaves, and drone-killing interceptors—marking the first time a top Pentagon official has seen such systems in action. With a $2 billion R&D push and plans to buy hundreds of units, the Pentagon is accelerating deployment of directed-energy weapons to outpace drones and missiles, making battlefield tech cheaper, faster, and more reliable than ever. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6d9433ecf350f1e8