BAe develop laser weapon to protect ships from Somali pirates

An invention developed by scientists at defence giant British Aerospace is set to become the latest weapon against piracy in the waters off the east coast of Africa. A type of laser weapon which can be used against moving targets will emit a green shroud which forces would-be pirates to become disorientated and temporarily blind. The laser cannon, works during the day or night, has already been tested at Pershore Lasers Trials Range in south-west England. A concentrated blast of green light will dazzle anybody who looks at it.