The weapon directs an intense beam of infrared light in the form of energy at a target using advanced sensors and surveillance systems.
The UK military has conducted the first tests at a proving ground of a high-energy laser weapon, which was mounted on an armored vehicle Wolfhound.
The British Ministry of Defence reported this.
During a laser weapon test at the Rednor range in central Wales, soldiers from the 16th Royal Artillery Regiment successfully tracked and destroyed drones.
According to Matthew Anderson, head of the British Army's Close Combat Test and Development Group, every shot from the laser weapon hit the target.
“It's still a new technology, but the world has changed and we are seeing more and more drones being used in the battlespace. This requires a cost-effective solution to protect our troops,” the British military said.
The high-energy laser weapon fires a powerful infrared beam at a target, using advanced sensors and surveillance systems to provide accurate targeting and real-time tracking. Unlike traditional munitions, the technology has virtually no limit on the number of rounds it can fire, making it a potentially cost-effective alternative to some existing weapons.
Maria Eagle, the UK's Minister for Defence Procurement and Industry, said the pioneering technology demonstrated the country's commitment to remaining at the forefront of military innovation.
“The successful trial of this laser weapon system is a significant step forward in the development of our possible future defence capabilities and demonstrates the superiority of British engineering,” the military said. official.
Recall that in July, the British defense company Raytheon reported the first tests of a mobile laser weapon to combat drones.
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