Air defense for $13 a shot? How lasers could revolutionize the way militaries counter enemy missiles and drones | CNN
Britain unveils new laser weapon DragonFire, providing cost-effective defense against missiles and aircraft.
- Bilawal Riaz
- 1 min read
Britain unveiled a new laser weapon, the DragonFire, which can provide defense against missiles or aircraft at a cost of around $13 per shot. The laser successfully hit an aerial target during a test in Scotland. The Defense Ministry claims the DragonFire can hit targets as small as a coin over long ranges and can cut through metal. This weapon could significantly reduce costs compared to traditional air defense missiles. However, experts note that lasers still have limitations such as being affected by rain and fog. Other countries, like the US, have also tested laser weapons but face challenges in deploying them to troops. Despite these issues, there is a push to integrate laser technology into modern warfare quickly to address evolving threats.