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Applications of Laser Technology in the Army

Lyubomir Lazov*, Edmunds Teirumnieks, Risham Singh Ghalot

Every year, the use of lasers for military purposes continues to grow. Many armies from different countries use different types of laser systems for their specific combat tasks and actions. Traditional troops of land forces, artillery, air defence, and aviation forces today recognize the laser as a major operational element in increasing the accuracy and effectiveness of combat operations. Lasers are also part of various training sessions in the educational process of military servicemen in military schools and universities. The purpose of this document is to provide the necessary and adequate information about lasers and their application to the army. An additional purpose of this report is to minimize the dangers associated with laser radiation when using lasers in military operations.