Skyguard (airport defense system)

Skyguard is a laser-based area defense system proposed by Northrop Grumman, to protect airports and other areas against a variety of military threats including short-range ballistic missiles, short- and long-range rockets, artillery shells, mortars, unmanned aerial vehicles and cruise missiles.

See also

Tactical High Energy Laser, a joint American-Israeli laser system for missile defense.

External links

• Northrop Grumman Develops Skyguard Laser Defense System For Local Defense
• Popular Science Reviews Skyguard - With Video Popular Science

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