US New Weapons: Lasers and Rail Guns Technology 'For The Future' HD

19.03.2014 News from many: Weapon of mass destruction. Original Published on Mar 18, 2014 "Lasers and rail guns are set to enter into service for the US Navy later this year. Long found in sci-fi literature and movies such as Star Wars, the weapons will be used against "asymmetrical" and other threats, according to the Navy. The lasers will be able to fry electronic components and burn through targets, while the rail guns are capable of firing projectiles at several times the speed of sound. Although cheaper than more-conventional missiles and smart bombs, there are still some engineering difficulties to be worked out in order to make them practical for wider use. Gayane Chichakyan examines this new weapon technology. Original upload: http://youtu.be/e3t7296cq-o Thank You for watching Namaste