Air Force Future Tech: COMACC talks Laser-Equipped Aircraft

Air Combat Command has been researching laser technology with plans to mount a directed-energy weapon onto an existing fighter-style aircraft, and integrate it into a post-fifth generation fighter’s armament systems. The U.S. Air Force is currently testing methods to mount a laser weapon pod onto an F-15 Eagle. (Courtesy photo provided by Air Force Research Lab)

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