The laser weapon system (LaWS) is tested aboard the USS Ponce amphibious transport dock during an operational demonstration while deployed in the Gulf © US NAVY / Reuters
MoD contract aims to have army and navy using technology by mid-2020s and air force by mid-2030s
The prospect of UK forces being armed with laser weapons has taken a step closer to reality with the awarding of a £30m Ministry of Defence contract.
The deal, announced on Thursday, is to assess the potential of the laser as a weapon, with the aim of having a product in place by the mid-2020s.
The first sea lord, Admiral Sir George Zambellas, said in a security conference speech in 2015 that said he hoped the Royal Navy would have developed a ship-mounted laser cannon by 2020.
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WNU Editor:
The Brits want to catch up to the Americans .... Army Lasers Will Soon Destroy Enemy Mortars, Artillery and Drones From Strykers (Scout Warrior). More here .... US Army ramping up combat lasers on trucks and at forward bases (Next Big Future).
UK military to build prototype 'laser weapon' -- BBC
UK military is building a Star Wars-style LASER WEAPON that could be used in battle by 2025 -- Daily Mail
Star Wars! UK's new laser weapons that could blast drones from the air, destroy missiles and blind enemy pilots -- Daily Mail
Prototype laser weapon developed with £30mn of army funding -- RT
Britain reveals DRAGONFIRE: UK warships and tanks to be equipped with LASER cannons -- Daily Star
Laser Weapons Invading World's Militaries? UK Developing New System For 'Emerging Threats' -- International Business Times
More News On The British Military Wanting To Develop Laser Weapons
UK military to build prototype 'laser weapon' -- BBC
UK military is building a Star Wars-style LASER WEAPON that could be used in battle by 2025 -- Daily Mail
Star Wars! UK's new laser weapons that could blast drones from the air, destroy missiles and blind enemy pilots -- Daily Mail
Prototype laser weapon developed with £30mn of army funding -- RT
Britain reveals DRAGONFIRE: UK warships and tanks to be equipped with LASER cannons -- Daily Star
Laser Weapons Invading World's Militaries? UK Developing New System For 'Emerging Threats' -- International Business Times
