Intelligence: LASINT Definition

LASINT or laser intelligence, is a fairly new category in TECHINT, dealing with the collection of information on the target's laser capability. This may include such items as laser designators (used to guide "smart" weapons onto target via illumination with an infrared laser), laser weapons (ala the Strategic Defense Initiative), or anti-laser capabilities (as in rejection or absorbsion of laser light to prevent successful laser designation). As this is a recent "INT", there are few details, with much of the activity still remaining classified. LASINT can, of course, be gathered by space-borne or airborne reconnaissance/surveillance platforms.

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Last Updated: 11/15/95