Britain's DragonFire Laser Directed Energy Weapon: A Game-Changer in Air Defense
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Britain successfully tested its DragonFire Laser Directed Energy Weapon (LDEW). |
| Location | Test firing conducted in Scotland. |
| Capability | Precision equivalent to hitting a £1 coin from a kilometer away. |
| Effectiveness | Can cut through targets, causing structural failure or disrupting incoming warheads. |
| Cost of Firing | £10 for a 10-second burst. |
| Comparative Cost | DragonFire (£10 per shot) vs. Israel's Iron Beam ($3.50 per shot). |
| Investment | UK MoD and British industry jointly invested £100 million for further development. |
| Future Prospects | Multi-million-pound program to integrate DragonFire into battlefield operations. |