Soldiers are using reconfigured Xbox controllers to conduct laser operations.
The United States military has deployed High-Energy Laser with Integrated Optical Dazzler and Surveillance (HELIOS) systems to disable or destroy drones in the Strait of Hormuz and drug cartel drones along the U.S. southern border. The technology has reportedly taken 50 years and $500 million to develop.
The Defense Department confirmed it was now destroying “drones and incoming cruise missiles at a much lower cost than using more expensive kinetic weapons like missiles.” The infrared technology is also being used against Iranian equipment, hardware, and infrastructure.
American soldiers have used reconfigured Xbox game console controllers to operate these lasers. The U.S. military determined that the gaming industry had already created the most effective controller, and opted not to “reinvent the wheel,” especially since service members are so familiar with the devices.
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Sources: MSN, NY Post, NDTV
