UK considering wider roll out of naval laser weapons

UK considering wider roll out of naval laser weapons

The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the first DragonFire laser weapon will be installed on a Royal Navy vessel in 2027, while leaving open when and whether the system will be expanded to additional ships. The position was set out in a written answer on 4 December to Conservative MP James Cartlidge, the company stated. Cartlidge had asked whether departmental policy was to fit DragonFire on four vessels in 2027. Defence Minister Luke Polla…