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

A powerful laser weapon will be added to the #RoyalNavy’s arsenal... The cutting-edge DragonFire laser will be installed on a warship by 2027, adding to our potent array of air defence weaponry countering growing drone and missile threats. Read more: https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/news-and-latest-activity/news/2024/april/12/240412-powerful-laser-to-be-installed-on-royal-navy-warship-by-2027 | British & Commonwealth Forces