Footage of the UK's DragonFire laser weaponry system has been declassified. The weapon is seen destroying airborne drones and mortar shells. DragonFire is intended to be a technology demonstrator for a larger future project. | Interesting Engineering

The Royal Navy just released this footage of its Dragonfire laser weapon system engaging drones. It’s aiming to start deploying the lasers on its ships within 2 years. I bet it hurts if you step in front of that beam! (From OSInttechnical on X) | John Spencer Williams