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British Army Tests High-Energy Laser Weapon System, Successfully Destroys Flying Drones Over 1km Away

Dec 11, 2024, 11:30 AM

The British Army has achieved a significant milestone by successfully testing the first high-energy laser weapon system mounted on an armored vehicle. This new directed energy weapon, designed to destroy flying drones, was tested at a UK trials range. The system utilizes infra-red light to engage and neutralize multiple targets, demonstrating the capability to hit targets over 1 kilometer away. This trial marks an important step in integrating advanced laser technology into the British Army's arsenal, as confirmed by the Ministry of Defence.

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Will British Army announce laser weapon integration into strategy by 2024?

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Will British Army conduct more successful laser weapon tests by mid-2025?

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Will British Army deploy high-energy laser weapon in operations by 2025?

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Will the British Army announce integration of laser weapon into regular units by December 2025?

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Will the British Army conduct more successful tests of the laser weapon system by June 2025?

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Will the British Army deploy the laser weapon system in active operations by end of 2025?

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Primary application of UK's laser weapon system by end of 2025?

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Ground vehicle defense • 25%

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What will be outcome of next British laser weapon test by 2024?

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What will be primary use of British laser weapon by 2025?

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Which country will test a similar laser weapon system by end of 2025?

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Which military will next announce successful laser weapon test by 2025?

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Which UK military branch will first adopt the laser weapon system by end of 2025?

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