Australia and Japan have successfully tested a new high-energy laser they developed together. The Boobook project involved Australia's Defence Science and Technology Group and Mitsubishi Electric, building on more than 20 years of research.
Why it mattersThe partnership shows Australia's close work with a key ally on defence technology and brings advanced manufacturing jobs to Australia.
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