In a groundbreaking series of tests for the cutting-edge anti-missile technology, a British laser gun valued at £140 million successfully destroyed drones.
The advanced prototype weapon, known as “DragonFire,” underwent these tests at a remote range in Scotland’s outer Hebrides.
Despite facing a delay of five years in its development and accumulating a cost exceeding £140 million, each shot from the laser gun only incurred a ten-pound expense.
Designed for precision in shooting down missiles, planes, drones, and satellites, DragonFire has the potential to revolutionize military defense capabilities, U.S. Sun reported.
The Defense Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) emphasized the cost efficiency of the laser, suggesting that significant savings could be realized in future conflicts.
Military authorities envision DragonFire as a potential replacement for expensive missile systems, such as the Royal Navy’s Sea Viper, used to counter Houthi rebel drones and rockets over the Red Sea.
The laser gun’s highly focused beam can accurately target an object as small as a pound coin from over a mile away.
Operating without conventional ammunition, it utilizes mirrors to concentrate heat on specific points, delivering rapid blasts at the speed of light, according to the DSTL based in Wiltshire.
Written by B.C. Begley
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