DragonFire: The new British military laser that shoots down drones

Published on April 12, 2024

The 'DragonFire' laser weapon system, which could be rushed on to the frontline in Ukraine to take down Russian drones. Pic: PA

The DragonFire weapon will work by using an intense beam of light to cut through its target. It is now expected to be ready for deployment by 2027 at the latest.

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