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DragonFire LDEW

Counter-UAS · made by BAE (United Kingdom)

UK Laser Directed Energy Weapon demonstrator developed by MBDA UK with BAE Systems and Leonardo. 50kW-class laser successfully tested against aerial targets at MOD Hebrides in Jan 2024. Costs approx 10 GBP per shot.

Range: 5 km
Used by: United States · United Kingdom · Israel
In service: since 2024
Role: Directed energy

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Full description and specifications

Being accelerated for Royal Navy Type 23/26 frigates and Army vehicles.

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