Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:23pm on 20 Jan 2024,Saturday International
The UK Ministry of Defence achieves a breakthrough as it conducts the first high-power firing of the DragonFire laser against aerial targets. Costing less than £10 per shot, the laser, with "pinpoint accuracy," cut through drones during the trial at the Hebrides Range in Scotland. The "line of sight weapon" operates at the speed of light, aiming to reduce reliance on costly ammunition for the Army and Royal Navy. Defence Secretary Grant Shapps highlights the potential to revolutionize battlespace, emphasizing investments in advanced technologies like DragonFire. The successful trial marks a significant step toward deploying the laser in future air defence capabilities.
