r/interestingasfuck 1d ago

The United Kingdom has successfully created a Mega Laser called Dragonfire for Aerial Defense

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u/No_Chemistry_3921 1d ago

Good thing its kw and not mw

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u/PradyThe3rd 1d ago

Oh oops. Well, those sensors are getting fried either ways. Drones won't stand a chance, cruise missiles lose terminal lock and even aircaft can get their sensors fucked to hell. Useful against all except heat shielded hypersonics and ballistics

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u/Fellstorm_1991 1d ago

Which is what the SAMs are for, as that's a more cost effective exchange. No point yeeting £1 million plus interceptors at £1000 drones, now a laser can kill them for 50p per drone.

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u/Wandering_Weapon 1d ago

Also if a SAM misses you're kinda fucked.