South Korea to deploy laser weapons to intercept North Korean drones
- South Korea plans to use laser weapons to intercept North Korean drones due to recent security concerns in the region.
- The Defense Acquisition Program Administration will deploy the "Block-I" anti-air laser weapon system, with successful test results showing a 100% shoot-down rate.
- Developed by Hanwha Aerospace, the system is cost-effective, with precision attack capabilities against small drones, hinting at potential future use against aircraft and ballistic missiles.
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South Korea aims laser arms at North Korea’s drones
In response to escalating tensions and recent North Korean drone incursions, South Korea announced this month its plans to deploy laser weapons to counter drone infiltrations. This month, multiple news sources reported that South Korea announced plans to deploy laser weapons to counter North Korean drones as part of a broader strategy to bolster its […] The post South Korea aims laser arms at North Korea’s drones appeared first on Asia Times.
Developed by the South Korean army in collaboration with Hanwha Aerospace, they are effective and economical, they explain in Seoul, at a cost of 2,000 won (1.2 euros) per shot, but silent and invisible
Sydkoreas så kallade ”Star wars-projekt” går framåt. I år ska landet bli först i världen med att använda laservapen i militären. Det är en åtgärd mot ”drönarprovokationer” från Nordkorea.
South Korea plans to launch laser weapons designed to shoot down North Korean mobile aircraft by vaporizing them this year, according to the agency responsible for weapons procurement in Seoul, as reported by Agence France-Presse on Friday.
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