ETSSLAD

ETSSLAD (Electrically Targeted Solid State Laser-Based Active Defence) is a surface-to-air laser defence system that works entirely using solid-state optics, making it able to make targeting adjustments near-instantly. It is perfectly suited for defending against hypersonic targets, and provides coverage in a hemispherical shape. ETSSLAD systems have been a key factor in the decline of missile warfare, due to their effectiveness. They are also used in area defence against UAVs, and has become a popular deterrent to drone warfare.

Counters to ETSSLAD systems include misting systems that create atmospheric blooming and the shielding of targets in reflective materials. The latter can be mitigated with higher power levels, as well as the use of higher beam wavelengths. The former is able to be efficiently mitigated by modern systems that position the beam with calculated imperfections so that it bends itself back into shape by the time it reaches the target.