DAHLGREN, Va. (Sept. 4, 2015) - Dr. Chris Lloyd, High

DAHLGREN, Va. (Sept. 4, 2015) - Dr. Chris Lloyd, High Energy Laser Lethality lead at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD), briefs French Rear Adm. Christian Dugué, naval technical director for France's Defense Procurement Agency, at the NSWCDD Laser Lethality Lab during the French delegation's NSWCDD visit. Lloyd explained the importance of rigorous modeling and laboratory testing against target materials to ensure high energy laser systems are built that meet the requirements of the warfighter once fielded. NSWCDD is leveraging its knowledge of electromagnetic launchers, hypervelocity projectiles and directed energy weapons, in addition to its established core capabilities in complex warfare systems development and integration to incorporate electric weapons technology into existing and future fighting forces and platforms. (U.S. Navy photo by Patrick Dunn/Released)