The UK plans to put its DragonFire laser weapon on 4 of its warships
The UK is moving forward with plans to deploy its new DragonFire laser weapon on warships. Lasers could offer a cheap defense ...
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UK rushes naval laser weapon, as major tank upgrade hits snag
The British government in its Spring Statement in March announced plans to spend at least 10% of the Ministry of Defence ...
UK MoD Fast-Tracks DragonFire laser for Navy as Challenger 3 Tank Upgrade Faces Supply Chain Delays
With UK defence spending set to rise to 2.5% of GDP by 2027, the government is betting big on innovation. But while DragonFire’s early deployment is a milestone, delays in traditional armoured ...
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Revealed: DragonFire laser to be fitted to four Type 45 destroyers
It was previously unconfirmed which class of warship the under-development UK air defence laser would be installed upon.
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$13 per shot: UK set to add powerful drone-killer laser weapon on 4 warships
The United Kingdom is accelerating the development of its DragonFire laser weapon. The Royal Navy aims to equip four ...
What are the new destructive DragonFire lasers which will be fitted to four Royal Navy destroyers?
Ferocious lasers are set to be fitted to four Royal Navy warships as the government intends to invest in new technologies.
UK’s new ‘death ray’ weapon that can accurately destroy targets nearly a mile away
The Royal Navy will install four new cutting-edge weapons systems on its warships to help defend against air attacks from ...
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UK rushes naval laser weapon, as major tank upgrade hits snag
The DragonFire laser achieved the U.K.’s first high-power firing of the weapon type against an aerial target in January 2024. (British Defence Ministry) PARIS — The United Kingdom is ...
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Exeter Expert: DragonFire a ‘Valuable Complement’ to Royal Navy’s Arsenal
Commenting on the use of DragonFire in the Royal Navy, Dr David Blagden, from the University of Exeter’s Strategy and Security Institute, said: “The particular value of directed-energy weapons like ...
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What are the new destructive DragonFire lasers which will be fitted to four Royal Navy destroyers?
Ferocious lasers are set to be fitted to four Royal Navy warships as the government intends to invest in new technologies. Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The News, you can get ...