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 ...
Back in September, the MoD awarded three contracts to the UK industry to produce the cutting-edge weapons as part of the “Novel Weapons Programme (NWP)”. A Royal Navy vessel called the Type 23 frigate ...
The DragonFire laser weapon uses electric power, meaning it does not require ammunition - Ministry of Defence A £10-a-shot high-powered laser beam that will “revolutionise the battlespace” has been ...
The UK's new laser weapon could be used in Ukraine, the UK defense secretary said. The laser, dubbed DragonFire, was originally scheduled for deployment in 2027. Grant Shapps hopes to speed up the ...
The U.K.’s Ministry of Defense is cranking up its focus on cutting-edge laser weapons, among other futuristic modes of attack, in an effort to revolutionize the battlefield for the 21st century. It ...
Israel’s Ministry of Defence (IMOD) announced it has demonstrated its 100 kilowatt laser directed energy weapon (LDEW) system alongside the Air Force and Rafael on 17 September 2025. Iron Beam, now ...
The Army and Royal Navy are considering using the laser technology 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 ...