This is kind of close to home for me, since Uncle Sam is my current employer...
All jokes and tabloid-style web postings aside, please keep in mind that this laser system is a non-lethal option for ALL our boys and gals in the military to use - US, British, Australian, etc. These guys on the ground are having to deal with VERY intense situations, where some fanatic driving a vehicle with intentions of blowing up a convoy or checkpoint looks no different than someone who just happens to be in the area driving with their family. Using this non-lethal, TEMPORARILY-blinding laser system gives our guys and gals an option to use to possibly diffuse a situation before bullets start flying.
Just my 10 cents worth...
RR
Metrologic HeNe 3.3mw Modulated laser, 2 Radio Shack motors, and a broken mirror.
1979.
Sweet.....