Thor directed-energy weapon

Country of Origin: Israel

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The Thor is a directed-energy weapon station designed for route-clearance units to eliminate improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and unexploded ordnance. >P> It is a modular add-on system that can be mounted on armored personnel carriers, combat engineer vehicles and other vehicles used by explosive ordnance disposal teams. It enables on-the-move destruction of explosive hazards.

The system combines a high-energy laser and automatic machine gun (12.7 mm or similar) on a stabilized...

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