The UK plans to deploy the DragonFire laser weapon by 2027 but is considering sending prototypes to Ukraine sooner. The laser, costing around £10 per shot, will be installed on Royal Navy warships. Grant Shapps, UK Defense Secretary, highlights the potential impact of the weapon in the conflict with Russia.
DragonFire laser accelerated to equip British warships - The UK DragonFire laser programme – led by MBDA, with partners Leonardo UK and QinetiQ – is accelerating following a decision from the Ministry of Defence to install the weapon system on Royal https://t.co/K0LfJZS7Bw
Royal Navy of Britain to receive laser weaponry by 2027 https://t.co/5nbns9LI9W https://t.co/iE2PizS8NS
The UK Royal Navy is to begin fielding the DragonFire laser directed energy weapon systems from 2027 under an accelerated rollout plan announced on 12 April 🇬🇧⚡️ #Laser Story by @rich_scott2 https://t.co/hnu1KNbYKI
The Royal Navy is set to revolutionize its armaments by equipping warships with the DragonFire laser-directed energy weapon by 2027. https://t.co/JZn4TSfyd0
Royal Navy to mount DragonFire lasers on warships 5 years earlier than expected https://t.co/egOw9f7FhR https://t.co/SoySjLljRA
New UK laser weapon could be used against Russian drones in Ukraine, British defense secretary says https://t.co/syQf3i7ka1
UK to Rush Experimental ‘Dragonfire’ Laser Weapon Into Service to Deploy in Ukraine https://t.co/HlKVXjXdsE
The British-built DragonFire laser will be fast-tracked by using a “minimum deployable capability” that puts the weapon in service with final developments added later, officials said. https://t.co/wCgHZIC0WY
🔥 New defence procurement reforms will see the DragonFire laser delivered into service five years faster than planned The laser will be fitted on @RoyalNavy warships from 2027. 👉https://t.co/WTa5FtZ9HY 👇📽️ https://t.co/Y1zo7HOZyu
Ukraine may get new high-power "DragonFire" laser https://t.co/HnpykphJbS https://t.co/XSyBGqxXLn
LOL - and? NATO is sending all it has into Ukraine https://t.co/UsUPGWH62a
Britain not ruling out sending Kiev laser weapons – UK defense secretary Details: https://t.co/j1gA3XNMkJ https://t.co/MIYDdDnzkN
#UK Considers Sending #DragonFire Laser Prototype to #Ukraine The weapon, described as “a game changer,” uses high energy lasers that could down drones or even missiles. https://t.co/ifkiz6EsZq
🤯 UK considers providing its latest laser weapons to Ukraine https://t.co/vZLf6BnR1G
The Royal Navy will have lasers capable of destroying drone and missile threats mounted on its warships in 2027, five years earlier than originally planned, the British Ministry of Defense announced Friday. https://t.co/67wrbd9ICb
UK Military to Deploy Laser Weapons on Warships in 2027 https://t.co/KpNCCt2WAb
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 an already potent array of air defence weapons countering growing drone and missile threats. ▶️ https://t.co/I29Q1mjX4G https://t.co/101DcgTsYw
#UK government is reportedly considering sending to #Ukraine high-power laser weapons capable of intercepting missiles and UAVs launched by #Russia: https://t.co/1CLrxW0H4Z
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An energy laser weapon that was recently trialled in the Hebrides will be installed on Royal Navy warships for the first time from 2027. https://t.co/oW26TRhnxE #Tech | #News | #Lasers
The UK plans to transfer DragonFire combat laser system to Ukraine. The United Kingdom plans to receive the first DragonFire systems by 2027, but is working to send prototypes to Ukraine earlier. 📸MoD UK https://t.co/NHh4cEJj6D
Britain considers sending DragonFire laser weapon to Ukraine https://t.co/EQ69mCREme https://t.co/V4WTzTPBNZ
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
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