WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT THE U.S. LASERS BEING USED TO COUNTER IRANIAN ATTACKS

WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT THE U.S. LASERS BEING USED TO COUNTER IRANIAN ATTACKS: High-energy lasers can burn drones in the sky like a blowtorch. But they can be stymied by weather, and making them at scale will be a challenge. By Farah Stockman Farah Stockman covers manufacturing and the U.S. drone industry. March 13, 2026, High-energy lasers are increasingly viewed as the most cost-effective way to defend against