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UK Invests £20M in Laser Tech for Drone Defense

12/16/2025

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  • Britain's Ministry of Defence will invest £20 million in laser systems to counter drone threats.
  • The laser systems will complement DragonFire on Royal Navy destroyers by 2027.
  • New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering (NMITE) in Hereford will launch a degree to train drone warfare specialists in 2026.
  • The programme is supported by the UK Armed Forces and Jesse Norman (local MP), highlighting its importance for education and national security.