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UK Invests £240M in Advanced Laser Weapons for Navy

6/5/2025

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The UK Ministry of Defence is set to invest £240 million in two advanced DragonFire laser weapon systems for the Royal Navy, with plans for deployment by 2027. This cutting-edge technology, developed by MBDA, Leonardo, and QinetiQ, promises to tackle diverse threats while keeping operational costs low, as part of a broader £2.2 billion boost to the defense budget.

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The UK Ministry of Defence is set to invest £240 million in two advanced DragonFire laser weapon systems for the Royal Navy, with plans for deployment by 2027. This cutting-edge technology, developed by MBDA, Leonardo, and QinetiQ, promises to tackle diverse threats while keeping operational costs low, as part of a broader £2.2 billion boost to the defense budget.