Tag - Laser Weapon

Declassified Video Shows DragonFire Laser Weapon in Action

DragonFire during January field tests in ScotlandCrown CopyrightRecently disclosed footage demonstrates the UK's £100 million (US$127 million) DragonFire laser weapon as it undergoes tests, destroying various targets such as drones and mortar rounds on test benches and in field scenarios.Although DragonFire has been in development since 2017, information regarding the 50-kW class laser has...

Northrop Grumman has Supplied a Robust Miniature Laser Weapon to the US Government

The Phantom mini laserNorthrop GrummanNorthrop Grumman has provided the US government with a compact, high-energy laser system named the Phantom. This development hints at the prospect of future laser weaponry that combines potency with the ability to withstand harsh field conditions, marking a significant advancement.The military finds lasers highly appealing due to their potential...