England tests its first laser weapon, DragonFire, which can target threats from afar and with precision

MidLand, Jakarta – Ministry of Defence English give it a try laser guns his first high-powered army. This weapon has been given a name fire Dragonusing a direct laser or LDEW energy system.

The range at which this laser weapon can be aimed is kept secret by the British Ministry of Defence. However, as cited by the official website, this weapon is capable of facing and attacking any visible target.

British laser weapons use high-powered technology capable of firing lasers from long distances. The aiming accuracy is estimated to be capable of hitting a small coin, from a distance of one kilometer. The laser weapon is said to have the speed of light and be capable of penetrating its target.

British Defense Minister Grant Shapps spoke about laser weapons fire Dragon it is a type of cutting-edge armament capable of revolutionizing the battle space. Grant also claims that this weapon poses minimal risks, especially in terms of system damage.

“Investments with industrial partners in advanced technologies, such as Fire Dragon, very important in these competitive times. “This laser weapon helps us maintain our advantage in winning the battle,” Grant said, quoted by the British Ministry of Defense website, Thursday, January 25, 2024.

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The laser weapons trials were carried out by the UK in the MoD of the Hebrides. This location is a place to test all kinds of weapons that have high destructive power. Grant revealed that the cost of maintaining Britain’s laser weapons is relatively cheap. He said this technology has the potential to become a long-term alternative to British weapons.

Grant explained that the creation of this laser weapon occurred thanks to the collaboration of the British Defense Science and Technology Laboratory. The work is in collaboration with MBDA, Leonardo and QinetiQ industries. “The UK is considering continuing to test the weapon, as part of the UK’s future air defence,” Grant said.

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