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