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This achievement opens the possibility of using low-cost laser systems as alternatives to expensive missiles for intercepting targets like drones.
In these secret trials at the MOD's Hebrides Range, the system proved so accurate it could hit a £1 coin half a mile away, with each 'shot' said to cost around £10.
Leicestershire Police says the search for Xielo Maruziva is "dedicated and extremely complex".
The UK's Ministry of Defence (MoD) has successfully tested its first-ever laser weapon, named "DragonFire," designed to target and neutralize drones. The tests demonstrated the weapon's precision, with the ability to hit a coin from a kilometer away. DragonFire offers a cost-effective alternative to traditional missiles, with firing costs equivalent to using a heater for an hour, typically less than £10 per shot. While the weapon will not be immediately deployed, it marks a significant advancement in the UK's military technology and capabilities, with potential future deploymen...