SMRTR Science & EngineeringApr 3, 2025Interesting Engineering

$13 per shot: UK set to add powerful drone-killer laser weapon on 4 warships

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The UK plans to equip four Royal Navy destroyers with DragonFire, a laser weapon capable of hitting drones from 1 km away for just £10 per shot, by 2027, providing a cost-effective and precise defense against aerial threats.

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