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"NATO Ally's Revolutionary Laser Weapon: A Game-Changer for Military Defense"

Originally Published 1 year ago — by Newsweek

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Calls are increasing for the United Kingdom to deploy its new laser weapon, the DragonFire, to Ukraine to help combat the country's air-defense challenges against Russia's drone strikes. The weapon, still in the research and development phase, uses a concentrated beam to take down airborne targets at a low cost, potentially revolutionizing the battlespace. While the U.K. has not yet deployed the system in Ukraine, there is growing interest in testing it in combat conditions to address Ukraine's immediate air-defense needs.

"UK's DragonFire Laser Successfully Destroys Drones in Groundbreaking Test"

Originally Published 2 years ago — by Business Insider

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The UK's Ministry of Defence has successfully tested a new laser weapon, the DragonFire, designed to counter drone threats. The weapon, which uses a high-power beam traveling at the speed of light, demonstrated its capability to engage aerial targets several miles away. With a cost of about £100 million to develop, the laser system is projected to be deployed for naval vessel protection within five years, offering a cost-effective alternative to traditional air-defense systems.