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The Pentagon’s research arm, DARPA, has proposed aerial refueling tankers, using laser beams.
The concept is based on the transfer of heat and electrical energy using a laser beam by pointing it at a specific area.
It can be transferred via air, space and fiber optics.
Drones are constantly evolving, as are the technologies to counter their impact. They are still less risky than a fighter jet for engaging the enemy, as they are not very easy to spot, can engage at long enough ranges, and are not as expensive as fighter jets.
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The concept is based on the usual transfer of heat and electrical energy using a laser beam by pointing it at a specific area and can be transferred via air, space and fiber optics.
This technology will help improve the range of unmanned aircraft systems. DARPA intends to prepare a five-year program for the same, primarily for swarm combat drones and other unspecified uses according to media reports.
DARPA has issued an advisory asking industry stakeholders to verify the viability of deploying manned tanker aircraft modified to wirelessly deliver fuel to unmanned aerial vehicles through laser beams.
DARPA is preferably looking for solutions that can be modified and adjusted in already existing aircraft for UAVs.
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