The Pentagon intends to develop high-energy laser weapons on the chassis of the Stryker armored personnel carrier, RT reported.

According to the source, the corresponding order was made by the Space and Missile Defense Directorate under the Strategic Command of the US Armed Forces. Modules are needed by the US military for subsystems of the multipurpose high-energy laser weapon HEL (High Energy Laser).

The application states that a modern experimental laser facility is equipped with a 50 kW generator and is placed on a heavy truck with enhanced mobility and a load capacity of 14.5 tons. The military expects to get more compact HEL complexes to use them on Stryker medium tactical armored vehicles.