The UK has successfully tested its new DragonFire high-energy laser weapon, shooting down a high-speed drone during live-fire trials. Following the test, the Ministry of Defence confirmed that the Royal Navy’s Type 45 destroyers will begin receiving DragonFire systems starting in 2027. DragonFire delivers precision air-defense at a fraction of the cost — each laser shot costs around £10 (about $12–14), compared to hundreds of thousands for traditional missiles. If sea trials match its test-range

7.6K views · 218 reactions | New footage has been released of the DragonFire laser weapon that could be in UK military in five years Ben Maddison from Dstl explains that the laser weapon is both low cost to fire and effective against military drones. | Forces News | Facebook