US Secretary of War attends new weapons tests

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  • 24 June, 2026
  • 09:20
US Secretary of War attends new weapons tests

Pete Hegseth, United States Secretary of War, personally visited laser and microwave weapons trials in New Mexico, Report informs via Laser Wars portal.

The tests were conducted at the White Sands Missile Range. The US Army employed multi-purpose laser systems designed to counter drones, including the 20-kilowatt AMP-HEL, 50-kilowatt DE-MSHORAD, and 300-kilowatt IFPC-HEL.

In addition, demonstrations showcased the capabilities of microwave systems intended to repel mass drone attacks.