UK Deploys Low-Cost DragonFire Laser to Counter Drone Threats in Middle East
The United Kingdom has deployed its DragonFire laser directed energy weapon (LDEW) prototype to the Middle East. This advanced system provides a low-cost, high-precision alternative to traditional missiles for engaging aerial threats. The laser can strike a target the size of a coin from a kilometer away, with an operational cost of less than £10 per shot. This deployment aims to accelerate the technology's introduction into service ahead of its planned 2027 schedule. The goal is to rapidly assess its performance in a real-world environment and counter growing drone threats.
Official Source: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-deploys-new-low-cost-anti-drone-system-in-the-middle-east
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