It didn’t look like an x-wing trying to pick off a tie fighter with short laser cannon bursts, but it was a laser weapon, bringing us closer to the Star Wars realm. In this version, it’s more of an unseen steady beam that when targeted at enemies can cause extreme burning, and perhaps even explosions if aimed at the right location (such as gas motors, etc). The US Navy is currently testing such a weapon on the USS Paul Foster. Normally, water serves to hamper such a beam, but this one is able to withstand the issues and work as directed. While gun mounts are not yet being placed on every ship, the military is hopeful after positive results that this could be a new tool in their arsenal, especially against sea pirates. In the video...