China expands mobile laser weapon development with NI-L3K counter-drone system in Malaysia

At DSA 2026, China is pushing mobile laser weapons into the export market with a vehicle-mounted system designed to counter drones at close range. The NI-L3K, already showcased at Milipol 2025, offers a low-cost, rapidly deployable way to defeat the growing threat of small UAVs targeting bases, infrastructure, and frontline units. Read full defense news at this link...

The NI-L3K delivers a 3 kW laser output capable of tracking targets at 1.4 km with 3 arcsecond accuracy, meaning it can achieve a drone neutralization in about 10 seconds for an operational endurance of roughly 30 minutes. (Picture source: Army Recognition)

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