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DAPA says the laser weapon system will be up and running this year.
Credit: Hanwha Aerospace
SINGAPORE—South Korea's Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) has awarded Hanwha Aerospace a contract for the mass production of a high-powered directed-energy weapon. Known as the Laser Anti-Air Weapon Blk. 1, the system can shoot down uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) at short range...
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