For decades, the military application of laser weapon systems has remained in the realm of science fiction, with only the sporadic experimental design being brought up. However, that is about to change. In the following years, laser weapon systems will become a reality that will forever transform the future of warfare.American weapons manufacturer Lockheed Martin is in the late testing stages of groundbreaking Tactical Airborne Laser Pod technology that will allow combat planes to intercept and destroy missiles, drones, and other dangerous projectiles at the speed of light.Releasing such a massive amount of focused energy would prove a game-changer for military organizations around the world, and many of them are already attempting to develop technologies to counteract the overwhelming devastation that the technology would bring.In the meantime, the addition of these laser pods to the US Air Force arsenal represents yet another remarkable advantage in protecting American pilots, one that comes at the speed of light…