Ukrainian laser «Trident» destroys drones and missiles at a distance of up to 5 km: first demonstration in action
During the conference «European Defense Industry: Prospects for Cooperation with the Ukrainian Defense Industry», the Ukrainian laser system «Tryzub» was demonstrated for the first time. The event was attended by Vadym Sukharevskyi, Commander of the Unmanned Systems Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, who showed footage of the laser weapon.
«Trident»: Ukraine has laser weapons to destroy aircraft at a distance of up to 2 km
Ukraine possesses a modern laser weapon called «Trident», capable of destroying aircraft at a distance of more than 2 kilometers. This was announced by Colonel Vadym Sukharevskyi, Commander of the Unmanned Systems Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
StarWars in Korean: laser weapons will protect South Korea from North Korean drones
South Korea will deploy laser weapons to destroy North Korean drones this year. This will make it the first country in the world to deploy and use such weapons in the army. South Korea has called its laser program the «StarWars» project.
Australia tests mobile laser capable of hitting UAVs at speeds up to 100 km/h
Australia has tested its first laser weapon capable of shooting down drones with high accuracy. The tests took place in May at an army training ground.
Ukraine is likely to receive DragonFire laser weapons from the UK, which can shoot down UAVs at a cost of less than UAH 500 per shot
The British Navy is accelerating the introduction of the DragonFire laser weapon capable of shooting down drones and missiles. Earlier this year have already tested this system. And by 2027, it is planned to be deployed on warships of the Royal Navy.
The operation of the DragonFire laser (anti-drone) system was shown on video
The British Ministry of Defense has shown a video of the DragonFire laser weapon against air targets, including drones and mortar shells. It costs about £100 million, but each shot has the potential to can cost less than UAH 500, which is much less than traditional air defense systems.
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