U.S. Navy announces first operational laser to arm destroyers

The video discusses the Navy's optical dazzling Interdictor, known as Odin, designed to counter enemy surveillance drones. Installed on the USS Dewey, Odin is part of a broader strategy to protect US warships from hostile intelligence gathering. The video also highlights future plans for additional laser weapons with greater range and power.

What is the significance of the laser weapons planned by the service?

What is the range of the planned 60 to 150 kilowatt laser weapon?