The UK recently tested the DragonFire system in trials at the Hebrides range.
Credit: UK Ministry of Defense
The UK says it will spend £316 million ($412 million) more on the MBDA DragonFire laser air defense systems as part of a pledge made this year to invest more in directed energy technology. The additional money will procure DragonFire systems due for delivery to the Royal Navy starting in 2027, the...
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