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HCS (Haryana)Prelims2019General Studies
Question
Which of the following designed the world’s first 30-KW class ATHENA drone destroying laser?
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- A Boeing
- B Thales
- C Lockheed Martin
- D Raytheon
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Correct Answer
C Lockheed Martin
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- Lockheed Martin designed the world's first 30- K W class ATHENA drone destroying laser.
- Lockheed Martin’s Advanced Test High Energy Asset system, also known as ATHENA, is a prototype laser weapon system that is designed to defeat close-in, low-value threats such as improvised rockets, unmanned aerial systems, vehicles, and small boats.
- ATHENA is a transportable, ground-based system that serves as a low-cost testbed for demonstrating technologies required for the military use of laser weapon systems.