DragonFire Laser Defense System

Iran fired its ‘cheap’ drones and missiles into Israel this morning. According to reports, the majority of launches were carried out from the territory of Iran. Iran fired at least 185 drones, all of which were intercepted, according to NYT reports.
The biggest issue, be it Ukraine or Israel, remains the interception cost of cheap drones, which comes at a very high price.
Ukraine may soon be equipped with a brand-new laser air defense system as it continues to plead with allies for more Patriot interceptor missiles in the face of an unrelenting Russian air assault, especially by Shahed kamikaze drones.
The UK is expediting the development of the DragonFire laser system (DragonFire is led by the Defense Science and Technology Laboratory on behalf of the UK Ministry of Defense, working with industry partners MBDA, Leonardo, and QinetiQ), which could be operational on Royal Navy ships by 2027. The system could be the response to cheap Russian drone threats.
On April 11, UK Defence Secretary Grant Shapps hinted that Ukraine may receive system prototypes to strengthen its defense. The declaration was made amidst increasing Russian airstrikes throughout Ukraine. At a tenth of the cost of conventional interceptors, the DragonFire laser can take down drones and missiles.
While the entire system is scheduled for deployment by 2027, Shapps stressed the strategic significance of this cutting-edge technology during a visit to the DragonFire lab on April 11. He also mentioned that the current geopolitical situation, particularly in Ukraine, might require an accelerated delivery of prototype units, The Telegraph reported.