In a galaxy not so far, far away...
It sounds like something straight out of a science fiction story
BAE Systems scientists at Warton are working on a laser shield and a long-distance laser spy system which could be in use in the next 50 years.
If it all sounds like science fiction, it wouldn’t be the first time.
Sci-fi films have been busy predicting the future for years, but can you match the invention with the film?