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Ukraine Unveils Laser Weapon 'Tryzub', Fifth Country to Develop System Capable of Downing Aircraft Over 2 km
Dec 16, 2024, 04:26 PM
Ukraine has officially unveiled its new laser weapon system named 'Tryzub' (Trident), capable of targeting and downing aircraft at altitudes exceeding 2 kilometers. Colonel Vadym Sukharevskyi, Commander of the Unmanned Systems Forces, stated that Ukraine is now among the few nations globally with functional laser weapon technology, making it the fifth country to possess such capabilities. The system is part of a broader initiative that includes the development of a 'drone-mother' designed to deploy two FPVs (fixed-wing drones). This advancement marks a significant step in Ukraine's military capabilities amid ongoing conflicts.
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