Defence officials have celebrated the successful test of a laser weapon against an aerial drone in the Outer Hebrides – the first test of its kind in the UK.
DragonFire, a collaboration between the MOD’s Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) and the private sector, promises a cost-effective defence against airborne threats, including drones and satellites, and could be tested against armoured vehicles as early as next year.
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