The UK's Ministry of Defence plans to expedite the deployment of the new DragonFire laser system, aiming to install it on Royal Navy warships by 2027, five years ahead of the initial schedule. This advanced laser technology, designed to efficiently shoot down drones and missiles at a cost of approximately £10 per shot, is part of a broader initiative to accelerate the adoption of new technologies in military operations. Defence Secretary Grant Shapps has indicated the potential for this system to be used on the Ukrainian front line to counter Russian drones, suggesting prototypes could be sent to Ukraine ahead of the full deployment. The DragonFire laser is seen as a significant advancement in military capabilities, with the possibility of changing the dynamics of the conflict in Europe.
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DragonFire: UK laser could be used against Russian drones on Ukraine front line https://t.co/PIfuVDVcFE
The UK is considering sending Ukraine a prototype laser weapon. It is a means to shoot down drones and missiles, according to UK Defense Minister Grant Shapps.
BREAKING NEWS - Britain speeding up the fitting of laser guns to warships. The cutting-edge DragonFire laser will be installed on Royal Navy warships for the first time from 2027. https://t.co/VDMgANURJX
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The cutting-edge DragonFire laser will be installed on @RoyalNavy warships from 2027. ✅ New way of shooting down drones and missiles. ✅ Costs around £10 per shot ✅ New procurement reforms mean it will be operational five years earlier 👉 https://t.co/IevR9O76Zz https://t.co/w8mKFWUPtc
Britain does not rule out that it will deliver the long-range laser system "Dragonfire" to Ukraine, "Telegraf" writes. citing Defense Secretary Grant Shapps. https://t.co/tHfvteUiyb
The UK is planning to add DragonFire, a laser capable of shooting down enemy drones and missiles, to its arsenal by 2027, but is working to see if it can send prototypes to Ukraine sooner. https://t.co/tgDU6SnqEK https://t.co/kj7MY6Rang
A new British military laser could have “huge ramifications” for the conflict in Europe, UK Defence Secretary Grant Shapps has suggested. Expected to be ready for posting by 2027 at the latest, the DragonFire weapon could be rushed on to the front line in Ukraine to take down… https://t.co/osdEHqdfQJ
The DragonFire weapon, which is expected to be ready for deployment by 2027 at the latest, could have "huge ramifications" for Ukraine in the war against Russia. UK Defense Secretary Grant Shapps said he would look to see if the pace can be increased further "in order for… https://t.co/Bny3ZpWoxg https://t.co/RkiDVnW0wR
⚡️A new British laser gun dubbed the "DragonFire" could be rushed onto the frontline in #Ukraine to give #Kyiv an edge in the war of the drones, The Telegraph reported. Defence Secretary Grant #Shapps suggested the Star Wars-style weapon could be used to blast Russian UAVs out… https://t.co/qr9DAfEK8e
BREAKING: The MoD has announced it will accelerate the DragonFire Laser weapon from a demonstrator programme to an operational capability to be installed on Royal Navy warships. Initially for use as a counter-UAV solution, it is hoped it will be operational by 2027 but… https://t.co/ft1gRu9aNq
UK scrambles to get new precision military laser DragonFire into service for fight against Russian drones in Ukraine https://t.co/66iswwxa2X
British military laser could be used to target Russian drones in Ukraine https://t.co/36bB9sYYdb
Britain's defence ministry said it would install lasers on warships designed to cheaply shoot down drones from 2027, five years earlier than previously expected, under reforms designed to speed up the deployment of new technology https://t.co/fWBVETs366
🔴 Laser beam that shoots down drones fitted to Royal Navy ships ‘within five years’ https://t.co/Eawm7gjM9u
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Military chiefs scramble to rush UK's new laser 'death ray' into service amid fears over Russian missiles and drones - with hi-tech DragonFire system to be fitted to Royal Navy warships https://t.co/TImOmjEyB7 https://t.co/xOf55FxxWt
A new British military laser could be rushed on to the front line in Ukraine to take down Russian drones, Grant Shapps has suggested.
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