🇬🇧 The UK’s DragonFire laser has shot down high-speed drones in new trials, with above-the-horizon tracking and pinpoint accuracy at a kilometre. A £316m contract now pushes the system toward a Type 45 destroyer by 2027. | UK Defence Journal

Footage of the UK's DragonFire laser weaponry system has been declassified. The weapon is seen destroying airborne drones and mortar shells. DragonFire is intended to be a technology demonstrator for a larger future project. | Interesting Engineering

The Royal Navy just released this footage of its Dragonfire laser weapon system engaging drones. It’s aiming to start deploying the lasers on its ships within 2 years. I bet it hurts if you step in front of that beam! (From OSInttechnical on X) | John Spencer Williams