The ultimate militaryindustrial complex nightmare? Ukraine preps dronekilling laser which can destroy targets 3 miles away and costs a tiny fraction of what Western defense firms charge
News Source : TechRadar
News Summary
- Ukrainian company Celebra Tech is developing a laser weapon that can destroy drones, helicopters, and even missiles at significant distances.
- The Trident burns through enemy optics and structural components from up to three miles away.
- Western defense giants have spent enormous sums on similar technology, such as the £120 million DragonFire laser unveiled by Britain.
- The system has recently received new targeting features, including radar integration and automatic target tracking, and a re-guidance system now allows operators to correct the beam during active engagement.
Trident reportedly destroys reconnaissance drones from distances reaching 1.5 kilometers awayUkrainian developers claim the laser weapon costs far less than Western systemsT [+3369 chars]
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