Topic: Laser Technology

President Trump discussed new military capabilities for neutralizing Iranian drones, including the use of lasers and "very special" machine guns that use bullets instead of expensive missiles. These technologies are being deployed to counter cheap $30,000 drones as the Iranian economy continues to struggle under the blockade.

DARPA announced the "POWER" program, which aims to create a wireless energy transfer infrastructure using high-energy lasers to power military bases. While presented as a logistics solution, critics view it as a potential directed energy weapon. The hosts also discuss sightings of "Starlink trains" in the night sky, questioning the low altitude and visibility of the satellite constellations.