How can this be a secret when it's in the press?

SSgt Alex Robinson — Mon, 19 Oct 2015 21:33:35 -0400

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-3280020/Lockheed-Martin-reveals-secretly-testing-supersonic-laser-turret-fighter-jets.html

Lockheed Martin has secretly tested a laser turret for fighter jets 

The Aero-adaptive Aero-optic Beam Control (ABC) turret is the first turret ever to demonstrate a 360-degree field of regard for laser weapon systems on an aircraft flying near the speed of sound.

Response by MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca made Oct 19 at 2015 9:42 PM

MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca — Mon, 19 Oct 2015 21:42:52 -0400

Is Edward Snowden at it again or is this the new Star Wars trailer??

Response by Capt Seid Waddell made Oct 20 at 2015 2:55 AM

Capt Seid Waddell — Tue, 20 Oct 2015 02:55:35 -0400

Great development from DARPA!

Response by PO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 20 at 2015 8:00 AM

PO3 Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 20 Oct 2015 08:00:26 -0400

... no it is not a secret ... it is a publicity move ...

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 21 at 2015 9:52 AM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 21 Oct 2015 09:52:39 -0400

This brings up another issue. Why do we advertise everything we do? We even release outlines of war plans, aircraft movements, and personnel relocations to the media. Everyone feels like they are entitled to know everything. What ever happened to surprise and "shock and awe"? A little secrecy goes a long way.