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>"The experimental weapon, dubbed the High Energy Laser Mobile Demonstrator (HEL MD)"

I gotta give it to them for their ability to name projects.

I'd go for Light Ordnance Rapid Deflection High Energy Laser Mobile Demonstrator. Much scarier that way.

How about Directed Energy Advanced Technical High Barrier Equipped Affixed Machine (DEATHBEAM).

Protective Energy Neutralization Intradiction System