UK to Deploy DragonFire Laser by 2027: Laser Weapon Era Underway? | Vantage with Palki Sharma

UK to Deploy DragonFire Laser by 2027: Laser Weapon Era Underway? | Vantage with Palki Sharma
Britain's Defence Secretary, Grant Shapps, says the country will deploy its indigenous DragonFire laser weapon by the year 2027. The UK says the DragonFire is a "World-leading" laser weapon. A number of countries are developing or testing new laser anti-drone systems. Israel has the Iron Beam. The US has the DE M-SHORAD and HELIOS. India is developing the Durga-2. Laser weapons are poised to change the face of drone warfare. Lasers are more cost-effective when dealing with cheap, kamikaze drones, like the Iranian Shahed 136. Laser anti-drone systems may turn the tide, and bring an end to the era of drone warfare.
---
DragonFire | Laser | United Kingdom | New Weapon Era | Firstpost | World News | Vantage | Palki Sharma
#dragonfire #laser #unitedkingdom #newweapon #era #firstpost #vantageonfirstpost #palkisharma #worldnews
Vantage is a ground-breaking news, opinions, and current affairs show from Firstpost. Catering to a global audience, Vantage covers the biggest news stories from a 360-degree perspective, giving viewers a chance to assess the impact of world events through a uniquely Indian lens.
The show is anchored by Palki Sharma, Managing Editor, Firstpost.
By breaking stereotypes, Vantage aims to challenge conventional wisdom and present an alternative view on global affairs, defying the norm and opening the door to new perspectives. The show goes beyond the headlines to uncover the hidden stories - making Vantage a destination for thought-provoking ideas.
Vantage airs Monday to Friday at 9 PM IST on Firstpost across all leading platforms.
​
Subscribe to Firstpost channel and press the bell icon to get notified when we go live.
/ @firstpost
Follow Firstpost on Instagram:
/ firstpost
Follow Firstpost on Facebook:
/ firstpostin
Follow Firstpost on Twitter:
/ firstpost
Follow Firstpost on WhatsApp:
www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029...

[@zxn-hn4tv]

If only people put such efforts into improving human lives we would all be living a quality life

[@dexterspeights3484]

Star Trek and Star Wars predicted the future of modern warfare without Zoltar's crystal ball!

[@legrottagly3234]

Weapons weapons weapons. We need peace ✌️

[@balongride3169]

Long live United Kingdom 🇬🇧 🙏💕

[@nageshtagadur]

dragonfire is fire that was developed from phantom, mandrake comics i used to read as a child,...they have seriously developed from here,... a

[@Hypocritial]

Electro magnetic Rail guns are also very potent and cheap. Looks like in future warfare there will be only be ashes and no dead bodies directly diffusing into Pancha Bhootas

[@saklaine5550]

Damage can be avoided by reflecting the laser light in another direction. Is there anything that can reflect laser light without any damage?

[@lobserionia]

Where is the energy sheild?

[@ricclip1904]

It's a weapon designed to hit dragons. What a fitting name....

[@AdmiringOceanSunset-sy7ys]

Looking pretty good for the future. ( Lazer ) Roa Aotearoa nui.

[@rajpawar9343]

Good luck to UK from me.

[@patrickllt]

Just another entertaining Brit lightshow like its Tridents!!!!

[@OtepArc]

Iron Dome is effective then imagine how capable can Iron beam does.

[@3kkk514]

Will this capable to shoot down satan missile of futin in mid air?

[@thedubwhisperer2157]

Are there any suggestions as to the effective range?

[@ffrederickskitty214]

UK has been developing military lasers for at least 20 years to my knowledge (I used to work for the defence research organisation involved). Back then it could blow a hole in a breeze block wall, so taking out aircraft and missiles should be little problem. Once locked on to the target, there is no escaping a beam moving at close to the speed of light

[@colorado841]

Not exactly a steal. You have to count the cost to develop the system as well making it and installing it as well as maintenance and upgrades. Then you divide that by the total number of drones shot down by it. Just using existing weapons is almost always cheaper. The cheapest way of dealing with drones is probably just using some world war III flack guns with some modifications.

[@ceejayezeobika2390]

The dragon fire will not be 💯 in taken down missiles or drones it can be bypass when multiple missiles or drones are launched towards it. New inventory there's a way to bypass it

[@iskhael_illuminati]

Turkey also has similar technology.

[@billygibson2613]

Australian Lazer weapons and Lazer guidance bomb's longer range hypasonic stealthy defence's very good policy