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Odd Lots: Why Laser Beams Are the Hottest New Tech in Defense

Bloomberg Technology Friday 04 September 2026, 15:32 UTC 1 min read
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Just a few decades ago, programs like Star Wars, the Reagan-era missile defense system, seemed like a pipedream; today, lasers can shoot down missiles and much more. Col. Wayne Sanders (Ret.) of Bloomberg Intelligence joins Joe Weisenthal and Tracy Alloway on the Odd Lots podcast to discuss today's most sophisticated weapons system and how laser weapons became a reality.

Just a few decades ago, programs like Star Wars, the Reagan-era missile defense system, seemed like a pipedream; today, lasers can shoot down missiles and much more. Col. Wayne Sanders (Ret.) of Bloomberg Intelligence joins Joe Weisenthal and Tracy Alloway on the Odd Lots podcast to discuss today's most sophisticated weapons system and how laser weapons became a reality. (Source: Bloomberg)
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