Report

2018 Directed Energy Summit: Summary Report

Realizing the impact of directed energy weapons on national security

A sense of urgency infused the 2018 Directed Energy Summit. Policymakers, such as Senator Martin Heinrich (pictured), strategists, operators, and warfighters came together in Washington, DC, to envision the future of directed energy weapons.

Directed energy systems are not “one size fits all” which leaves room for innovation. Policy, leadership, and the threat environment are now driving widespread support for the first time.

Read more on the policy and legislative perspectives, as well as the future evolution of directed energy by downloading the report below.

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“The proliferation of rockets, of cheap artillery, of cheap mortars, of UAVs and missiles: That is the problem. And directed energy is the solution. ”