The Self-Protect High-Energy Laser Demonstrator (SHiELD) is a directed-energy weapons development program.[1][2][3][4] The objective of this programme is to demonstrate the ability of a laser system mounted on aircraft. The program will develop and integrate a moderate power laser in a fighter-compatible pod.[5] In 2016 it was reported that United States Air Force was considering getting a defensive laser weapon for fifth and sixth generation fighter jets by 2021.[6]

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  1. ↑ "USAF considers defensive lasers for future fighters". flightglobal.com. 2 February 2016. Retrieved 11 November 2017.
  2. ↑ "Janes | Latest defence and security news".
  3. ↑ "The Air Force's Self-Protect High-Energy Laser Demonstrator - RealClearDefense". realcleardefense.com. Retrieved 11 November 2017.
  4. ↑ "Air Force Moves Aggressively On Lasers « Breaking Defense - Defense industry news, analysis and commentary". Breakingdefense.com. 2015-08-07. Retrieved 2016-02-17.
  5. ↑ "Air Force Research Lab Tries to Stay Ahead of Rivals". Nationaldefensemagazine.org. 2011-03-17. Retrieved 2016-02-17.
  6. ↑ "USAF Become Agents of SHiELD | Pentagon: Multi-Billion Investment Tomahawks SM-6 | UK MoD Buying Zephyr Solar Planes". Defenseindustrydaily.com. 2016-02-05. Retrieved 2016-02-17.
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