The US Navy has released a video of a laser weapon it says will be stationed on a warship in the Middle East, despite reports it has problems working in bad weather. The weapon runs on electricity and can fire as long as there is power, at a cost of $1 dollar per shot. Military experts claim it is a step towards transforming warfare.

However, a report from the Congressional Research Service says there are drawbacks, including the potential that it could hit satellites or aircraft and may not work in rain or foggy conditions. The laser weapon will be installed on USS Ponce which is being used as a floating base in the Middle East in 2014. Report by Ashley Fudge.

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