Navy wants new laser system...

[Gadget]

https://nationalinterest.org/blog/buzz/navy-wants-lasers-crush-one-its-oldest-enemies-38507

 

[Nordhavn]

I would be happy with a laser of sufficient power to create a conductive plasma channel reaching an active cumulonimbus cloud. It would be much easier for triggered lightning tests vs. launching small tethered rockets. And the re-fire rate is so much better.