UK rushes naval laser weapon, as major tank upgrade hits snag

UK rushes naval laser weapon, as major tank upgrade hits snag

PARIS — The United Kingdom is accelerating work on the DragonFire laser weapon, with a goal of equipping four Royal Navy destroyers with the system starting in 2027, Minister for Defence Procurement Maria Eagle said in a written response to parliamentary questions.Meanwhile, plans to upgrade the U.K.’s Challenger main battle tank have been impacted by some delays in the supply chain, with additional resources being channeled into the program to …

His Majesty's selected vessels should have laser weapons in two years. They are most suitable against cheap targets such as drones or small boats. Their use should cost significantly less than ammunition for cannons or even guided missiles. However, warships will no longer be able to do without them.

The latest news about the UK. The country is stepping up its efforts to deploy its Dragonfire laser weapon to the Royal Navy destroyers by 2027, significantly advancing the schedule of this cutting-edge technology. You can read the announcement here. The government remains committed to investing in future defense technologies. Meanwhile, the ambitious modernization of the UK Challenger 3 tank has come up against an obstacle due to supply chain p…

Revealed: DragonFire laser to be fitted to four Type 45 destroyers

The Daring-class Type 45 destroyers are the Royal Navy's premier air defence platform for the fleet, protecting the carrier strike groups.The post Revealed: DragonFire laser to be fitted to four Type 45 destroyers appeared first on Naval Technology.

In response to an increase in defence discussions in Europe, the United Kingdom has decided to confirm a further injection of funds into the portfolio led by John Healey on the way to the spending target of 2.5% of GDP invested by 2030, which will allow the United Kingdom’s Armed Forces to move forward on various ongoing projects and expand its reach. Among the most notable, it has been reported that the British Royal Navy will be able to count …