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France Orders SYDERAL Laser System for Anti-Drone Defense

9/4/2025

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France's Defence Procurement Agency ordered the SYDERAL laser weapon system demonstrator on August 22, 2025.
The project targets anti-drone warfare and short-range air defense, with deployment planned for 2030.
SYDERAL boasts a compact, scalable design and advanced technologies for neutralizing tactical threats.
Initial funding of €10 million was allocated in 2024 for developing high-power laser sources.

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France's Defence Procurement Agency ordered the SYDERAL laser weapon system demonstrator on August 22, 2025.
The project targets anti-drone warfare and short-range air defense, with deployment planned for 2030.
SYDERAL boasts a compact, scalable design and advanced technologies for neutralizing tactical threats.
Initial funding of €10 million was allocated in 2024 for developing high-power laser sources.