US EditionThe Russian Armed Forces Began to Use Mobile Laser Air Defense — "Military Informant": EADaily
- In 2025, the Russian Armed Forces deployed a mobile laser air defense system to engage and neutralize airborne targets during combat operations.
- This deployment follows earlier views that combat lasers were ineffective and expensive, but now pro-Russian sources report operational use against Ukrainian drones.
- Experts identify the Russian system as a Chinese Low-Altitude Laser Defending System, resembling the Shen Nung 3000/5000, with adaptations for improved sensor arrangement and effectiveness.
- Visuals depict drones igniting and losing control mid-flight, implying they were neutralized by the laser system, which Russian Telegram channels report surpasses previous laser countermeasure models.
- This use indicates an expansion of laser air defense capabilities in Russia, reflecting a broader global trend including Israel’s recent deployment of a similar system against Hezbollah drones.
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Russian Military Releases Video Showing Laser Downing Ukrainian Drone - Armed Forces Press
Drone warfare has experienced existential growth during the conflict in Ukraine. Along with new warhead delivery techniques, defense against incoming guided aerial vehicles has become a critical need. Western nations are actively studying the war in Donbass including offensive, as well as defensive tactics. Today the Russian military released a video showing a laser downing a Ukrainian drone. In addition to battlefield operations to achieve succ…
First time in history, according to The Sun newspaper
The growing pressure of Ukrainian drones on Russian infrastructure and military positions has determined Moscow to seek alternative defence solutions.
According to several pro-Russian channels on Telegram, Russia is using a new laser system to shoot down Ukrainian drones. The device, which appeared in a video posted on Telegram on Thursday, strongly resembles a Chinese system that Beijing has apparently provided to Iran in the past, reports The War Zone.
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