Western defense companies are actively working on creating new laser weapons designed to effectively combat drones. According to Financial Times, this technology promises to become key in modern conflicts, where drones are increasingly used.
Leading weapons manufacturers, such as RTX, MBDA and Qinetiq, invest in laser weapons against drones due to the growing UAV threat during the Russian-Ukrainian war.
The British Dragonfire system will be installed on the royal navy ship by 2027. The laser power can be adjusted from the complete destruction of the target to disorientation.
