US military tests drone swarms - in pictures

  • The US Army has tested a swarm of up to 40 drones at the National Training Centre in Fort Irwin, California. All photos: US Army
    The US Army has tested a swarm of up to 40 drones at the National Training Centre in Fort Irwin, California. All photos: US Army
  • A swarm of drones above the mock city of Razish in the first of many exercises.
    A swarm of drones above the mock city of Razish in the first of many exercises.
  • Raytheon, a Stryker-mounted 50kw laser, takes out mortars and drones during the tests.
    Raytheon, a Stryker-mounted 50kw laser, takes out mortars and drones during the tests.
  • The High Energy Laser Mobile Demonstrator, or HEL MD.
    The High Energy Laser Mobile Demonstrator, or HEL MD.
  • The laser-armed Stryker vehicle, used to defend against drone attacks.
    The laser-armed Stryker vehicle, used to defend against drone attacks.

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