Drones get laser weapon upgrade

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The U.S. military plans to mount laser weapons on drones to intercept ballistic missiles.

A previous plan to put laser weapons on a Boeing 747 was abandoned four years ago because of flaws in the concept.

This new project will allow the drones to intercept missiles from 20,000 meters above the ground and stay aloft for days.

The military said the drones would be positioned above known launch sites so they could fire on enemy missiles the moment they were launched.

Vice Admiral James Syring, who heads the Missile Defense Agency, said supplying the laser with enough power is the key to the new plan.