Tag: Counter
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Nigeria Deploys Jets and Troops to Counter Benin Coup Attempt
Nigeria dispatches jets, troops to quash Benin coup bid Reuters Benin President says situation ‘under control’ after coup bid The Hindu Benin govt says its armed forces have foiled coup attempt The Times of India Hunt under way for Benin coup plotters as two hostages reportedly freed BBC Nigeria says it deployed jets, troops to Benin to ‘dislodge coup…
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Japan Conducts First Sea Trial of 100-kW Laser to Counter China’s Influence
Japan has begun conducting live sea trials of a new 100-kilowatt-class laser weapon system installed aboard a military test vessel, marking a major step toward fielding directed-energy weapons to defend against drones and other short-range airborne threats. The high-energy laser, mounted on the Maritime Self-Defense Force test ship Asuka, is undergoing final maritime test preparations at a…