Great Britain successfully tested laser weapons – UNIAN

The British Army has successfully used a high-energy laser weapon mounted on an armored car for the first time. It was possible to successfully destroy unmanned aerial vehicles, the British Ministry of Defense reports.

The tested weapon directs an intense beam of infrared light in the form of energy at the target. Guidance accuracy is ensured by advanced sensors and tracking systems. An important advantage over traditional types of weapons is the absence of restrictions on the number of ammunition. The British Ministry of Defense noted that this makes laser weapons a more cost-effective alternative to existing weapons.

During these tests, the laser was installed on…