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# The Army just used a 20-kilowatt laser to take out three drones

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元記事: [The Army just used a 20-kilowatt laser to take out three drones](https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2026/09/the-army-just-used-a-20-kilowatt-laser-to-take-out-three-drones/) — published 2026-09-02T13:04:59Z