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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

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Directed Energy Graphic

A graphic highlighting "directed energy weapons." Directed energy is an area of technology advancement spelled out in the 2018 National Defense Strategy. In its Global Needs Statement, the Defense Department recently asked for proposals regarding directed energy in its 2021 Global Needs Statement.

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  • Credit: Justin Weisbarth, National Air and Space Intelligence Center VIRIN: 191031-D-HF064-0011.JPG
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