Defense Tech contributor David Hambling visited the Air Force Research Lab, and spoke with the in-house laser weapon development team. Laser dazzlers and "the first man-portable heat compliance weapon" are among the projects he found. Link (Thanks, Noah)
Inside the Air Force's Laser Lab
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