DragonFire laser: MoD tests weapon as low-cost alternative to missiles

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DragonFire laser: MoD tests weapon as low-cost alternative to missiles
bbc.com

The UK has successfully fired a high-power laser weapon against an aerial target for the first time in a trial.

It is hoped that the test will pave the way for a low-cost alternative to missiles to shoot down targets like drones.

The DragonFire weapon is precise enough to hit a £1 coin from a kilometre away, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) says.

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I too need this for hunting/home defense.

Mosquitos will never know what hit em.

There is a Mosquito laser defense system already. I love watching the demo with classical music looped over it

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