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military-technology2 years ago•3 min saved

"DragonFire Laser: UK's Game-Changing Drone-Buster"

The UK's DragonFire laser, developed by a team led by missile-maker MBDA, successfully destroyed an aerial target in a high-power test shot, marking a significant milestone in the deployment of directed-energy weapons. The cost-effective laser, with an operating cost of less than £10 per shot, aims to address the use of expensive air defense missiles against cheap but effective drones in conflicts. The Ministry of Defence plans to accelerate the program and potentially deploy the technology within the next 5 to 10 years, with the British Army and Royal Navy expressing interest in its use for air defense.

via Defense News|

#aerial-drone #defense-technology #directed-energy-weapon

defense-technology2 years ago•2 min saved

Debunking the Myth: Rafael's 'Iron Beam' Laser and Missile Explosions in Israel

Videos circulating on social media claiming to show Rafael's Iron Beam laser destroying missiles during the Israel-Hamas war are actually altered clips from the military simulation video game Arma 3. The low-resolution footage, falsely presented as real-world combat, has been used to spread misinformation. Bohemia Interactive, the publisher of Arma 3, has warned that its game is being used for this purpose and is actively cooperating with media outlets and fact-checkers to combat the spread of fake news footage. Rafael's Iron Beam, a high-energy laser designed to neutralize rockets and unmanned aerial systems, is expected to be operational in 2024 or 2025.

via C4ISRNET|

#arma-3 #defense-technology #directed-energy-weapon