DragonFire laser weapon system - in pictures

  • The DragonFire British military laser weapon system could be used on the frontline in Ukraine to take down Russian drones. All photos: PA Wire
    The DragonFire British military laser weapon system could be used on the frontline in Ukraine to take down Russian drones. All photos: PA Wire
  • UK Defence Secretary Grant Shapps has suggested the weapon may be rushed into production
    UK Defence Secretary Grant Shapps has suggested the weapon may be rushed into production
  • The UK is pushing for the DragonFire weapon to be ready for posting by 2027
    The UK is pushing for the DragonFire weapon to be ready for posting by 2027
  • That would have 'huge ramifications' for the conflict in Europe, Mr Shapps said
    That would have 'huge ramifications' for the conflict in Europe, Mr Shapps said
  • The laser was originally expected to be rolled out in 2032
    The laser was originally expected to be rolled out in 2032
  • But, it will now be operational five years earlier than planned
    But, it will now be operational five years earlier than planned