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- Hanwha Systems’ Cheongwang laser weapon intercepted three drones during a South Korean army exercise on Oct. 14.
- The 30-kilowatt vehicle-mounted laser cannon shot down the drones, costing 2,000 won ($1.45) per shot.
- Hanwha Systems, with the Agency for Defense Development, can operate the weapon for 24 hours on electricity.
- Hanwha is developing a 50-kilowatt laser-armed armored vehicle for overseas markets, targeting 2027.
