211214-N-VQ947-1142 GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 14, 2021) — Amphibious transport dock ship USS Portland (LPD 27) conducts a high-energy laser weapon system demonstration on a static surface training target, Dec. 14, while sailing in the Gulf of Aden. During the demonstration, the Solid State Laser – Technology Maturation Laser Weapons System Demonstrator Mark 2 MOD 0 aboard Portland successfully engaged the training target. The photograph was captured utilizing a short wave infrared lens and optical filter. (U.S. Navy photo illustration by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Devin Kates)
Date Taken: | 12.14.2021 |
Date Posted: | 12.15.2021 05:22 |
Photo ID: | 6980194 |
VIRIN: | 211214-N-VQ947-1142 |
Resolution: | 2442x1939 |
Size: | 1.2 MB |
Location: | GULF OF ADEN |
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