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For targets in space? >> firing lasers in space. >> potentially. >> yeah. it's remarkable. >> when you get into this, you get into all sorts of classification levels that i'm not cleared into. >> this would require a major strategic shift for the u.s. deploying weapons for use in space. and so, many took notice when, in april this year, deputy defense secretary bob work vowed that the u.s. will strike back if attacked in space. strike back, he added, and knock them out. >> from the very beginning, if someone starts going after our space constellation, we're going to go after the capabilities t...

>> potentially, yeah. >> it's remarkable. >> when you get into this, you get into all sorts of classification levels eye not cleared into. >> this would require a major strategic shift for the u.s. deploying weapons for use in space. and so many took notice when in april this year deputy defense secretary bob work vowed that the u.s. will strike back if attacked in space. strike back he added and knock them out. >> from the very beginning, if someone starts going after our space constellation, we're going after the capabilities that would prevent them from doing that. >> that sounds like an ...

Blow torch. this is the u.s. military's first operational laser weapon and today it is deployed to defeat incoming threats at sea. could it some day be used for targets in space? >> firing lasers in space? >> potentially. yeah. >> it's remarkable. >> when you get into this. you get into all sorts of other classification levels i'm not cleared into. >> reporter: this would require a major strategic shift for the u.s. deploying weapons for use in space. and so, many took notice when in april this year deputy defense secretary bob work vowed the u.s. will strike back if attacked in space. strike ...

That's the frustration lawmakers and leaders like secretary of defense ash carter have to contend with. listen to what he said today in paris. >> i'm aware. the first thing i want to say is anybody who volunteers to serve in the armed forces of the united states deserves our gratitude and respect, period. i am aware of the specific issue that has complexities to it. we are going to look into it and resolve it. i have asked the deputy secretary of defense bob work. he's working on that now. it is a significant issue for the reason i indicated. >> it doesn't stop there. the fallout is growing. h...

States might be having the same issue. a few minutes ago we heard from defense secretary ash carter who spoke about this issue in paris. take a listen. >> yes, i am aware. the first thing i want to say is anybody who volunteers to serve in the armed forces of the united states deserves our gratitude and respect. period. now, i am aware of the specific issue you are speaking of. it's got its complexities to it. we are going to look into it and resolve it. i have asked bob work, the deputy secretary of defense. he's working on it now. >> earlier we got a statement from house speaker paul ryan. h...