The UK Armed Forces successfully tested their DragonFire Laser Directed Energy Weapon (LDEW) system against aerial targets. This laser weapon is capable of delivering a high power laser over long ranges with unmatched precision equivalent to hitting a £1 coin from a kilometer (0.62 miles) away.
Since laser-directed energy weapons are able to engage targets at the speed of light and use an intense beam of light to cut through the target, it can lead to structural failure or more impactful results if a warhead is targeted. Firing the laser weapon for 10 seconds is the cost equivalent of using a regular heater for just an hour, thus making it a viable long-term low-cost alternative to certain tasks missiles currently carry out.
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The DragonFire trials at the Hebrides demonstrated that our world-leading technology can track and engage high-end effects at range. In a world of evolving threats we know that our focus must be on getting capability to the warfighter and we will look to accelerate this next phase of activity,” said Shimon Fhima, Director Strategic Programs for the MOD.
