Tuesday, May 13, 2003
I actually had no idea there were lasers that could be used against troops (for blinding). In this case it's two helicopters that were illuminated, so it could have been several things, but the article discusses various laser uses and threats.
N. Korea fired laser at troops -- The Washington Times
North Korea's military fired a laser in March at two U.S. Army helicopters patrolling the demilitarized zone separating the two Koreas in what U.S. officials call a provocative action, The Washington Times has learned.
Two Apache attack helicopters were illuminated by lasers in early March by a weapon that had the characteristics of a Chinese laser gun, an indication that North Korea has deployed a new and potentially lethal weapon.
Lasers focus concentrated beams of light on a target and are used in some guidance systems. The Chinese laser gun, however, is a weapon that can cause eye damage at ranges up to three miles.[...]
