Why DoD Needs Greater Focus on Non-Lethal Weapons, Intermediate Force Capabilities
Scott Savitz and Krista Romita Grocholski
August 8, 2023
Disorienting weapons that operate at the speed of light or speed of sound – such as laser dazzlers or long-range acoustic hailers—can be valuable complements to more lethal systems that are less responsive. Moreover, intense, unexpected stimuli can unnerve military personnel in ways that cause them to flee the battlefield.
