New DragonFire laser shoots down high-speed drones and can hit a coin from a kilometer away – it's heading to a UK Navy ship near you

DragonFire, a new laser defense system, has been successfully tested in the UK and proved its accuracy for taking down even fast-moving drones, with a contract now in place to provide the Royal Navy ...
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New UK laser weapon could be used against Russian drones in Ukraine, British defense secretary says

The UK's new laser weapon could be used in Ukraine, the UK defense secretary said. The laser, dubbed DragonFire, was originally scheduled for deployment in 2027. Grant Shapps hopes to speed up the ...
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This newly-tested military laser weapon called DragonFire absolutely obliterates drones

The U.K. Ministry of Defence recently tested the DragonFire laser weapon at a facility in Scotland, destroying high-speed drones with its targeted energy technology. Why it matters: Militaries have ...
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Military laser DragonFire achieves first successful test firing

The UK military has developed a laser weapon that could support the country’s Armed Forces with greater accuracy while reducing the reliance on high-cost ammunition has reached its next milestone.