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DragonFire laser directed energy weapon (LDEW) system's precision is equivalent to hitting a £1 coin from a kilometre away. Its range is classified. | World News
UK News: The UK's DragonFire laser weapon successfully conducted tests. It is precise enough to hit a £1 coin from a km away and cost-effective. The defence se
The UK in January successfully tested a high-power laser weapon against an aerial target for the first time in a trial. The tests were aimed at paving the way for a low-cost alternative to missiles to shoot down targets like drones. The weapon named DragonFire is precise to such an extent that it can hit a £1 coin from a kilometre away, according to the UK defence ministry.
The UK's Ministry of Defence has declassified videos and images of its DragonFire laser cannon, which is currently undergoing testing.
It is not certain what the next steps might be for the UK's DragonFire laser weapon demonstrator, with the UK MoD to determine its direction.