Military Weapons The World Didn’t Think Were Possible
SCALPEL
No, we’re not talking about the small-bladed medical tool. The SCALPEL is a laser-guided bomb made by aerospace defense company Lockheed Martin. The name is an acronym for “small contained-area laser precision energetic load.” The technology for the SCALPEL is similar to that found in the Paveway series of bombs.
The SCALPEL uses lasers to pinpoint positions for small strikes and is designed with low-collateral in mind, which makes it useful in urban settings. In 2010, the Navy reportedly announced plans to purchase these weapons, but have yet to incorporate them into any of their arsenals.
