💨 Abstract

The UK Royal Navy will install four DragonFire direct energy weapons on its warships to improve air defense capabilities against threats from Russia and the Houthis. These weapons use lasers to destroy targets or damage missile guidance systems, with an accuracy that allows them to hit a target the size of a £1 coin from 1km away. The weapons are expected to be installed on four Type 45 destroyers, and could potentially save resources in case of escalation of the war in Ukraine.

Courtesy: metro.co.uk

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