{"id":628452,"date":"2024-07-22T15:19:16","date_gmt":"2024-07-22T12:19:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/laser-weapon-neutralises-targets-from-army-vehicle-for-first-time\/"},"modified":"2024-07-22T15:19:16","modified_gmt":"2024-07-22T12:19:16","slug":"laser-weapon-neutralises-targets-from-army-vehicle-for-first-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/laser-weapon-neutralises-targets-from-army-vehicle-for-first-time\/","title":{"rendered":"#Laser weapon &#8216;neutralises&#8217; targets from Army vehicle for first time"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2f209086b66\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2f209086b66\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/laser-weapon-neutralises-targets-from-army-vehicle-for-first-time\/#Laser_quests\" >Laser quests<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div id=\"article-main-content\">\n                            <span>Britain has successfully fired a laser weapon from an army combat vehicle for the first time, the UK government announced today.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>During trials, the system \u201cneutralised\u201d targets at distances in excess of 1km, officials said.<\/p>\n<p>Matt Cork, programme lead of the government\u2019s Defence <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/sciencee\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"5\" title=\"Science\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Science<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/technology\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"4\" title=\"Technology\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Technology<\/a> Laboratory (Dstl), called the test a \u201cpivotal moment.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis technology offers a precise, powerful, and cost effective means to defeat aerial threats, ensuring greater protection for our forces,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Dstl nows plans to test the capabilities in real-world scenarios.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Laser_quests\"><\/span>Laser quests<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"inarticle-wrapper latest channel-cta hs-embed-tnw\">\n<div id=\"hs-embed-tnw\" class=\"channel-cta-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"channel-cta-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"js-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/events.tnw\/hardfork-2018\/uploads\/visuals\/tnw-newsletter.png\"\/><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/events.tnw\/hardfork-2018\/uploads\/visuals\/tnw-newsletter.png\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"channel-cta-input\">\n<p class=\"channel-cta-title\">The <\/p>\n<p class=\"channel-cta-tagline\">The latest rumblings from the EU tech scene, a story from our wise ol&#8217; founder Boris, and some questionable AI art. It&#8217;s free, every week, in your inbox. Sign up now!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span>The government commissioned the laser to defeat enemy drones. Defence firm Raytheon UK led the system\u2019s development.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Portable, affordable, and easy to operate, the weapon can track multiple targets. It can also engage faster than the speed of light, officials said.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The laser operates with a command and control function. It can integrate with wider battle management systems and fit on various platforms.<\/p>\n<p>In the latest trials, engineers mounted the weapon on a Wolfhound, a six-wheeled truck that\u2019s typically armed with a machine gun.<\/p>\n<p>Operators then\u00a0fired the laser at aerial targets.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1408671 js-lazy\" alt=\"A laser weapon installed on a British combat vehicle\" width=\"1270\" height=\"848\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2024\/07\/Screenshot-2024-07-22-at-12.04.02.png\"\/><figcaption>A laser weapon installed on a British combat vehicle. Credit: Open Government Licence<\/figcaption><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1408671\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2024\/07\/Screenshot-2024-07-22-at-12.04.02.png\" alt=\"A laser weapon installed on a British combat vehicle\" width=\"1270\" height=\"848\" srcset=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>James Gray, CEO of Raytheon UK<abbr title=\"United Kingdom\"\/>, joined the government in celebrating the trial.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDstl has proven that the Raytheon high energy laser weapon system can track, engage, and defeat targets whilst mounted on a vehicle,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe now look forward to the British Army experimenting with the weapon over the coming months and proving that the technology is battlefield ready.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The next step in that mission is trials with military personnel. Slated for next year, the tests will join a growing range of British military experiments with lasers.<\/p>\n<p>In May, the government released film\u00a0from another test. The declassified footage showcased a more advanced weapon: the DragonFire.<\/p>\n<p>The DragonFire promises a precise alternative to short-range missiles. Officials claim the laser can fry a coin-sized target from a kilometre away.\n                        <\/p><\/div>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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During trials, the system \u201cneutralised\u201d targets at distances in excess of 1km, officials said. 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