Even though it was developed as a non-lethal weapon, it turns out that PEP can also kill people. The public was concerned that the so-called non-lethal weapon would be utilized as a torture device. The Boeing Laser Avenger is an infrared laser system placed atop a Boeing Combat Systems AN/TWQ-1 Avenger combat vehicle. With the Boeing Laser Avenger, you can destroy them while remaining undetectable to the human eye. Even yet, as long as drones transporting bombs or ammunition are a concern, the U.S. Army may use these laser weapons to neutralize them.

Source: The Nation March 12, 2022 15:01 UTC