Anti-Missile Laser Weapon Successfully Tested 636
xPertCodert writes "A latest attempt to build a futuristic laser weapon appears to be a success.
Joint Israeli-US developed laser destroyed a large caliber rocket in a latest New Mexico test. The press release also contains links to some interesting video and photo material, related to THEL (Tactical High Energy Lasers) defense systems."
A few flaws (Score:5, Funny)
"Do not look into laser with remaining eye."
Sorry, it had to be said.
great... (Score:5, Funny)
Tiring work (Score:5, Funny)
Real Genius (Score:2, Funny)
Uh Huh (Score:5, Funny)
Crispin
Re:great... (Score:5, Funny)
Now I understand (Score:2, Funny)
Oh great.. (Score:5, Funny)
Re:wow (Score:5, Funny)
In the end the guy with the explosive beatup mercedes still wins.
Sooo... (Score:2, Funny)
Re:Interesting quote from a Reuters article (Score:5, Funny)
They were rattlesnakes, and after being lightly fried, they were delicious. Then they were eliminated some time later.
Wow (Score:2, Funny)
Oh yes, I feel safer already! My neighborhood is not a terrorist target at all now. F%^&kin press releases!
Re:great... (Score:3, Funny)
Dr. Dodd: Why is that toy on your head?
Chris Knight: Because if I wear it any place else, it chafes.
Re:Wow (Score:2, Funny)
Geeze, kids today just don't have what it takes, anymore!
I wonder... (Score:3, Funny)
Re:Tiring work (Score:3, Funny)
ObSimpsons Quote (Score:4, Funny)
(from the one where Bart spots a comet headed towards springfield)
Re:A few flaws (Score:5, Funny)
I need a laser pointer like that!!! (Score:2, Funny)
Even more handy in a pinch... (Score:2, Funny)
Preferably mounted on a large shark that won't eat LL CoolJ if given the chance.
As seen by Mastercard.... (Score:4, Funny)
Cost of building anti-missile laser? $10 million
Cost of deploying anti-missile laser? $15 million
Cost of mirror fitted to missile? $1.99
Effect of reflected laser on defending forces? priceless.
Re:Great!! What if you miss? (Score:3, Funny)
A reflective tin foil hat...
Re:General question... (Score:2, Funny)
> I'd even tie a bomb to my chest if I had to. Wouldn't you?
No. I wouldn't. Because that would be stupid.
Re:As seen by Mastercard.... (Score:1, Funny)