The British army has used high-energy laser weapons mounted on an armored vehicle for the first time, successfully destroying unmanned aerial vehicles. This is stated in a statement of the government of the country, reports UNN.
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The laser weapon reportedly directs a beam of infrared light in the form of energy to a target using advanced sensors and tracking systems that maintain real-time fixation and accuracy.
Unlike conventional weapons, laser weapons have a virtually unlimited supply of ammunition, which means they could become a cost-effective alternative to some modern weapons, the British government said in a statement.
The laser was integrated into the Wolfhound armored personnel carrier, which was used by soldiers from the 16th Royal Artillery to track and shoot down airborne targets at the Radnor training ground in mid-Wales.
It is noted that the UK Ministry of Defense will take into account the results of the project and assess the necessary steps to develop weapons with directed laser energy for use by the British army on the front line in the future.
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