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Despite this, the FY23 budget request has cut all funding for a critical directed energy effort--specifically the Diode-Pumped Alkali Laser (DPAL)--despite its recent history of success, and the proven value DE technologies provide to our warfighters.

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Langevin criticizes budget cuts to the successful DPAL program.

05/10/2022

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