Sunday, November 27, 2022

Britain test fires its first high-energy laser weapon

Laser weapons are coming! Unfortunately, some details about the tests are not provided.

"... The British government is interested in developing lasers and similar directed energy weapons because such systems can engage targets like drones and missiles at the speed of light with virtually limitless ammunition costing about a dollar a shot outside of equipment costs. They also greatly simplify logistical needs and the technology is easily scalable to higher power levels. ..."

"... The trials involve firing the UK DragonFire demonstrator at a number of targets over a number of ranges, demanding pinpoint accuracy from the beam director. ..."

Britain test fires its first high-energy laser weapon

Laser power moves a step closer for UK defence Dstl hosts the UK's first high-powered long range laser trial to assess performance and viability.




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