The Self-Protect High-Energy Laser Demonstrator (SHiELD) was a directed-energy weapons development program.
[1][2][3][4] The objective was to demonstrate the ability of a laser system mounted on aircraft by developing and integrating 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] The SHiELD program was concluded in May 2024.
[7] This article related to weaponry is a stub.