Contractor Proposes Laser Rifles for US Military

The Fryar writes "Well, folks, it looks like the future really is now! It seems the Defense Review has uncovered a submission by Stavatti, a sort of "free market" defense contractor, to the military for a laser rifle. The submission comes in response to the Army's LFLAN requirement - the quest to provide "Light Fighter Lethality After Next" technology, or lasers/phasers/sabers/advanced weapons for use some 20 years down the road. Needless to say, I also considered the category "Star Wars Prequels" for this article."

Comments

Re:They say it to Israel all the time

[Anonymous Coward]

Misusing religious texts to harass the illiterate? Sounds like the Crusades to me (not to mention the Spanish Inquisition, Salem Witch Trials etc.).

Re:Cure disease? Explore space? Feed the hungry?

[Jason Earl]

Yes, you just hope that the U.S. is there to pull your ass out of the fire when the invaders come.

Read some history. Civilization requires defense. Perhaps someday that won't be the case, but I am not holding my breath. When it comes to being able to defend yourself it is better to be safe than sorry.

Re:Weapons != toys

[linzeal]

When are hippies in season again? I need to get my permit.