日本 ATLA：高功率雷射系統路線圖
-ATLA舉辦“2023年技術研討會”
-利用碘雷射實現50kw高輸出雷射
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Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency:ATLA
On November 14th, “Technology Symposium 2023” was held in Tokyo.
High-power laser systems destroy drones and mortar shells.
The latest research results were presented at the “Technology Symposium 2023”.
ATLA: Next Generation Equipment Research Institute
Background of high-power laser research:
He cited two advantages of high-power lasers.
1. It can keep firing as long as power is supplied. There is no “running out of bullets”.
2. The only cost for interception is electricity. It’s low cost.
ATLA is praised as “a game changer that completely changes traditional combat.”
KHI and MHI:
Developed by KHI and MHI with budgetary support from the Ministry of Defense.
We have already completed a research prototype of a vehicle-mounted high-power laser system.
KHI prototype system:
Research started in 2018. Destroy mortar shells and small drones.
It is a laser system with an output of 100kW.
Completed in February 2023. It was installed on the ground and successfully triggered a mortar shell.
MHI prototype system:
Research will begin in 2021. Shoot down a small drone.
It is a laser system with an output of 10kW.
Demonstration tests were repeated at Tanegashima, Kagoshima Prefecture. Successfully destroyed a drone 1.2km away.
Advantages of high power laser system:
Traditional CIWS/SeaRAM: If the target is far away, it takes time to reach it. A bullet ran out.
This high-power laser system: Can deal with enemy threats at close range. Low cost and never run out of bullets.
ATLA is expected to be a game changer that completely changes traditional combat.
KHI laser system issues: Defense Equipment Agency
One of the challenges for the KHI laser system is “downsizing the power supply equipment.”
Miniaturization of the KHI system case:
In February 2023, KHI delivered the laser system.
However, the size of the prototype device is the size of two 40ft containers.
This ’12m in length, 2.4m in width, and 2.4m in height’ will be reduced.
Further improve laser conversion efficiency: %
Improving conversion efficiency of KHI system:
Combines 10 10kW domestic fiber lasers. Achieved a total output of 100kw.
1. However, the conversion efficiency of KHI laser is 30%.
2. I want to constantly achieve high output of 100kw.
This requires a large power source of 300kw or more.
ATLA roadmap:
The future missions of each company are as follows.
1. KHI’s laser system: Destroys mortar shells and small drones,
2. MHI’s laser system: shoot down drones,
Shoot down missiles with lasers:
In the future, we will realize a laser-based missile countermeasure system.
We are currently developing and evaluating a 50kw output laser using an iodine laser.
We are currently measuring the destructive effect at distances of 400m, 700m, and 1000m.
How a high power laser system works:
Current high-power laser systems are
1. Track high-speed targets with an infrared camera,
2. By focusing high-power laser light,
3. Track, aim, and irradiate until it is defeated.
Possibility of being installed on a destroyer:
The high-power laser system will be installed on a Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer.
In that case, there is a possibility that the existing SPY6 radar could be used for fire control.
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