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HomeWeaponsDirect-energy WeaponsChina’s LY-1 Laser Weapon System: A Tech Breakthrough or Propaganda Advantage?

China’s LY-1 Laser Weapon System: A Tech Breakthrough or Propaganda Advantage?

September 8, 2025 GDC Direct-energy Weapons, East Asia and Pacific Region 0
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