It may not be thel, but I saw demos...
Of Humvee systems that were used to remotely detonate landmines...
Lasers are developing at an exponential rate, systems- for a given purpose- I have seen go from Semi truck size, to walk in closet, and work was being done that will reduce that to a steamer trunk... Briefcase size is certainly possible-
There are offensive uses for many lasers, but the ones I am advocating are defensive, in order to protect our troops- despite the claims that 'liberals like me' hate our troops, I would happily work on defensive weapons that would make sure more come home alive. In fact, I would consider it an honor. But, maybe the right has a hard time believing me on that since- after all, I am just a peacenik, liberal...