Russia Unveils Portable Laser Weapon

A weapon straight out of a science-fiction movie is now being showcased by the Russian military. Moscow has revealed a man-portable laser gun designed to take on one of the most dangerous threats on the battlefield: mines and unexploded bombs. The weapon packs a one-kilowatt laser, draws power from a backpack-mounted battery, and is reportedly capable of disabling explosive devices from as far as 100 meters away. This special Faultlines report delves deep.

Related Videos