And they said Reagan’s Star Wars idea was crazy By Mark Tapscott July 22, 2010 4:00 am FacebookTwitterEmailPrint Add Washington Examiner on Google FacebookTwitterEmailPrint A ground-based laser defense weapon was used successfully by the U.S. Navy to shoot down incoming drone aircraft in a test conducted off the California coast. The laser is being developed for the Navy by Raytheon. TagsMark Tapscott Related Content Entertainment Fox News host Greg Gutfeld’s X account hacked, sends out phishing scam messages State Progressive Bass ally launches bid to replace embattled Los Angeles mayor Entertainment Mariah Carey’s Olympic act prompts questions about possible lip-syncing and a curious teleprompter Sports Former Jets 1st-round pick Darron Lee charged with 1st-degree murder in Tennessee Business Musk’s underground tunnels in Las Vegas face scrutiny over safety, environmental concerns