Lockheed Martin is developing high-tech laser turrets that are designed to be installed on the warplanes of the future. These turrets are noteworthy in that they are capable of being installed on aircraft flying at near-supersonic speeds.
This laser turret technology uses a special optical compensation system that uses aerodynamic technology and deformable mirrors to compensate for turbulence, which can alter the aim of laser beams, and give war pilots a tactical advantage.
"This advanced turret design will enable tactical aircraft to have the same laser weapon system advantages as ground vehicles and ships," says Lockheed Martin's VP of Missile Systems Doug Graham "This is an example of how Lockheed Martin is using a variety of innovative technologies to transform laser devices into integrated weapon systems."
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Advanced Laser Turret Technology
- Developing high-tech laser turrets capable of being installed on warplanes flying at near-supersonic speeds using aerodynamic technology and deformable mirrors to compensate for turbulence as a disruptive innovation for future weapon systems.
- Optical Compensation System
- Using aerodynamic technology and deformable mirrors for an optical compensation system that can alter the aim of laser beams for a strategic advantage as a disruptive innovation in the defense industry.
- Integrated Laser Weapon Systems
- Transforming laser devices into integrated weapon systems for tactical aircraft that enable the same laser weapon system advantages as ground vehicles and ships as a disruptive innovation for military technology.
Sectors Adopting This
- Defense Manufacturing
- Developing high-tech laser turrets for warplanes as an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the defense manufacturing industry.
- Aerospace
- Integrating high-tech laser turrets into the future warplanes as a disruptive innovation opportunity for the aerospace industry.
- Military Technology
- Transforming laser devices into integrated weapon systems for tactical aircraft as a disruptive innovation opportunity within the military technology industry.
