"Laser weapon systems have been demonstrated a number of times. It's just that none of them have really made the step of going into operation in the field,” said Mark Kramer, the Air Force manager for the upcoming New Mexico tests. It had managed to burn...

The U.S. military is looking for a cheaper, more powerful burning laser weapon to deal with the growing threat of ballistic missiles.The U.S. Department of defense believes the laser weapon is a cheaper and more effective way to intercept long-range ballistic...