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Laser guided mosquito zapper
Ferrari Press Agency
Mosquito 1
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03/07/2025
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Picture MUST credit: Photon Matrix
A tiny laser designed to zap mosquitoes dead in the home and outdoors has been unveiled.
The Photon Matrix is said to be capable of detecting a mosquito and gauging its distance, orientation and body size within just 3 milliseconds.
It also knows not to target anything larger than 2cm.
The makers claim it can effectively target mosquitoes with a flight speed of no more than one meter a second and between 2mm and 20mm long.
But it is admitted its efficacy on house flies and similarly fast-moving insects is “significantly diminished.”
The device uses a LiDAR light detection and ranging module which determines the locations of objects by emitting laser light pulses.
It then measures how long it takes that laser light to be reflected back by whatever it hits.
When a mosquito is detected, a second laser is instantaneously used to fatally zap the insect.
The basic Photon Matrix has a 90-degree, 3-meter scanning and killing range, which is boosted to 6 meters in a Pro version.
Both models are claimed to be capable of dispatching up to 30 mosquitoes per second even in the dark.
OPS: The Photon Matrix mosquito killer.
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Laser guided mosquito zapper
Ferrari Press Agency
Mosquito 1
Ref 16957
03/07/2025
See Ferrari text
Picture MUST credit: Photon Matrix
A tiny laser designed to zap mosquitoes dead in the home and outdoors has been unveiled.
The Photon Matrix is said to be capable of detecting a mosquito and gauging its distance, orientation and body size within just 3 milliseconds.
It also knows not to target anything larger than 2cm.
The makers claim it can effectively target mosquitoes with a flight speed of no more than one meter a second and between 2mm and 20mm long.
But it is admitted its efficacy on house flies and similarly fast-moving insects is “significantly diminished.”
The device uses a LiDAR light detection and ranging module which determines the locations of objects by emitting laser light pulses.
It then measures how long it takes that laser light to be reflected back by whatever it hits.
When a mosquito is detected, a second laser is instantaneously used to fatally zap the insect.
The basic Photon Matrix has a 90-degree, 3-meter scanning and killing range, which is boosted to 6 meters in a Pro version.
Both models are claimed to be capable of dispatching up to 30 mosquitoes per second even in the dark.
OPS: A mosquito zapped by the Photon Matrix
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Laser guided mosquito zapper
Ferrari Press Agency
Mosquito 1
Ref 16957
03/07/2025
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Picture MUST credit: Photon Matrix
A tiny laser designed to zap mosquitoes dead in the home and outdoors has been unveiled.
The Photon Matrix is said to be capable of detecting a mosquito and gauging its distance, orientation and body size within just 3 milliseconds.
It also knows not to target anything larger than 2cm.
The makers claim it can effectively target mosquitoes with a flight speed of no more than one meter a second and between 2mm and 20mm long.
But it is admitted its efficacy on house flies and similarly fast-moving insects is “significantly diminished.”
The device uses a LiDAR light detection and ranging module which determines the locations of objects by emitting laser light pulses.
It then measures how long it takes that laser light to be reflected back by whatever it hits.
When a mosquito is detected, a second laser is instantaneously used to fatally zap the insect.
The basic Photon Matrix has a 90-degree, 3-meter scanning and killing range, which is boosted to 6 meters in a Pro version.
Both models are claimed to be capable of dispatching up to 30 mosquitoes per second even in the dark.
OPS: The Photon Matrix mosquito killer.
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DUKAS_186613839_FER
Laser guided mosquito zapper
Ferrari Press Agency
Mosquito 1
Ref 16957
03/07/2025
See Ferrari text
Picture MUST credit: Photon Matrix
A tiny laser designed to zap mosquitoes dead in the home and outdoors has been unveiled.
The Photon Matrix is said to be capable of detecting a mosquito and gauging its distance, orientation and body size within just 3 milliseconds.
It also knows not to target anything larger than 2cm.
The makers claim it can effectively target mosquitoes with a flight speed of no more than one meter a second and between 2mm and 20mm long.
But it is admitted its efficacy on house flies and similarly fast-moving insects is “significantly diminished.”
The device uses a LiDAR light detection and ranging module which determines the locations of objects by emitting laser light pulses.
It then measures how long it takes that laser light to be reflected back by whatever it hits.
When a mosquito is detected, a second laser is instantaneously used to fatally zap the insect.
The basic Photon Matrix has a 90-degree, 3-meter scanning and killing range, which is boosted to 6 meters in a Pro version.
Both models are claimed to be capable of dispatching up to 30 mosquitoes per second even in the dark.
OPS: The Photon Matrix mosquito killer.
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DUKAS_186613838_FER
Laser guided mosquito zapper
Ferrari Press Agency
Mosquito 1
Ref 16957
03/07/2025
See Ferrari text
Picture MUST credit: Photon Matrix
A tiny laser designed to zap mosquitoes dead in the home and outdoors has been unveiled.
The Photon Matrix is said to be capable of detecting a mosquito and gauging its distance, orientation and body size within just 3 milliseconds.
It also knows not to target anything larger than 2cm.
The makers claim it can effectively target mosquitoes with a flight speed of no more than one meter a second and between 2mm and 20mm long.
But it is admitted its efficacy on house flies and similarly fast-moving insects is “significantly diminished.”
The device uses a LiDAR light detection and ranging module which determines the locations of objects by emitting laser light pulses.
It then measures how long it takes that laser light to be reflected back by whatever it hits.
When a mosquito is detected, a second laser is instantaneously used to fatally zap the insect.
The basic Photon Matrix has a 90-degree, 3-meter scanning and killing range, which is boosted to 6 meters in a Pro version.
Both models are claimed to be capable of dispatching up to 30 mosquitoes per second even in the dark.
OPS: The Photon Matrix mosquito killer.
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DUKAS_186613837_FER
Laser guided mosquito zapper
Ferrari Press Agency
Mosquito 1
Ref 16957
03/07/2025
See Ferrari text
Picture MUST credit: Photon Matrix
A tiny laser designed to zap mosquitoes dead in the home and outdoors has been unveiled.
The Photon Matrix is said to be capable of detecting a mosquito and gauging its distance, orientation and body size within just 3 milliseconds.
It also knows not to target anything larger than 2cm.
The makers claim it can effectively target mosquitoes with a flight speed of no more than one meter a second and between 2mm and 20mm long.
But it is admitted its efficacy on house flies and similarly fast-moving insects is “significantly diminished.”
The device uses a LiDAR light detection and ranging module which determines the locations of objects by emitting laser light pulses.
It then measures how long it takes that laser light to be reflected back by whatever it hits.
When a mosquito is detected, a second laser is instantaneously used to fatally zap the insect.
The basic Photon Matrix has a 90-degree, 3-meter scanning and killing range, which is boosted to 6 meters in a Pro version.
Both models are claimed to be capable of dispatching up to 30 mosquitoes per second even in the dark.
OPS: The Photon Matrix mosquito killer.
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DUKAS_186613836_FER
Laser guided mosquito zapper
Ferrari Press Agency
Mosquito 1
Ref 16957
03/07/2025
See Ferrari text
Picture MUST credit: Photon Matrix
A tiny laser designed to zap mosquitoes dead in the home and outdoors has been unveiled.
The Photon Matrix is said to be capable of detecting a mosquito and gauging its distance, orientation and body size within just 3 milliseconds.
It also knows not to target anything larger than 2cm.
The makers claim it can effectively target mosquitoes with a flight speed of no more than one meter a second and between 2mm and 20mm long.
But it is admitted its efficacy on house flies and similarly fast-moving insects is “significantly diminished.”
The device uses a LiDAR light detection and ranging module which determines the locations of objects by emitting laser light pulses.
It then measures how long it takes that laser light to be reflected back by whatever it hits.
When a mosquito is detected, a second laser is instantaneously used to fatally zap the insect.
The basic Photon Matrix has a 90-degree, 3-meter scanning and killing range, which is boosted to 6 meters in a Pro version.
Both models are claimed to be capable of dispatching up to 30 mosquitoes per second even in the dark.
OPS: The Photon Matrix mosquito killer.
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DUKAS_186613835_FER
Laser guided mosquito zapper
Ferrari Press Agency
Mosquito 1
Ref 16957
03/07/2025
See Ferrari text
Picture MUST credit: Photon Matrix
A tiny laser designed to zap mosquitoes dead in the home and outdoors has been unveiled.
The Photon Matrix is said to be capable of detecting a mosquito and gauging its distance, orientation and body size within just 3 milliseconds.
It also knows not to target anything larger than 2cm.
The makers claim it can effectively target mosquitoes with a flight speed of no more than one meter a second and between 2mm and 20mm long.
But it is admitted its efficacy on house flies and similarly fast-moving insects is “significantly diminished.”
The device uses a LiDAR light detection and ranging module which determines the locations of objects by emitting laser light pulses.
It then measures how long it takes that laser light to be reflected back by whatever it hits.
When a mosquito is detected, a second laser is instantaneously used to fatally zap the insect.
The basic Photon Matrix has a 90-degree, 3-meter scanning and killing range, which is boosted to 6 meters in a Pro version.
Both models are claimed to be capable of dispatching up to 30 mosquitoes per second even in the dark.
OPS: A mosquito zapped by the Photon Matrix
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DUKAS_186613833_FER
Laser guided mosquito zapper
Ferrari Press Agency
Mosquito 1
Ref 16957
03/07/2025
See Ferrari text
Picture MUST credit: Photon Matrix
A tiny laser designed to zap mosquitoes dead in the home and outdoors has been unveiled.
The Photon Matrix is said to be capable of detecting a mosquito and gauging its distance, orientation and body size within just 3 milliseconds.
It also knows not to target anything larger than 2cm.
The makers claim it can effectively target mosquitoes with a flight speed of no more than one meter a second and between 2mm and 20mm long.
But it is admitted its efficacy on house flies and similarly fast-moving insects is “significantly diminished.”
The device uses a LiDAR light detection and ranging module which determines the locations of objects by emitting laser light pulses.
It then measures how long it takes that laser light to be reflected back by whatever it hits.
When a mosquito is detected, a second laser is instantaneously used to fatally zap the insect.
The basic Photon Matrix has a 90-degree, 3-meter scanning and killing range, which is boosted to 6 meters in a Pro version.
Both models are claimed to be capable of dispatching up to 30 mosquitoes per second even in the dark.
OPS: The Photon Matrix mosquito killer.
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DUKAS_186613831_FER
Laser guided mosquito zapper
Ferrari Press Agency
Mosquito 1
Ref 16957
03/07/2025
See Ferrari text
Picture MUST credit: Photon Matrix
A tiny laser designed to zap mosquitoes dead in the home and outdoors has been unveiled.
The Photon Matrix is said to be capable of detecting a mosquito and gauging its distance, orientation and body size within just 3 milliseconds.
It also knows not to target anything larger than 2cm.
The makers claim it can effectively target mosquitoes with a flight speed of no more than one meter a second and between 2mm and 20mm long.
But it is admitted its efficacy on house flies and similarly fast-moving insects is “significantly diminished.”
The device uses a LiDAR light detection and ranging module which determines the locations of objects by emitting laser light pulses.
It then measures how long it takes that laser light to be reflected back by whatever it hits.
When a mosquito is detected, a second laser is instantaneously used to fatally zap the insect.
The basic Photon Matrix has a 90-degree, 3-meter scanning and killing range, which is boosted to 6 meters in a Pro version.
Both models are claimed to be capable of dispatching up to 30 mosquitoes per second even in the dark.
OPS: The Photon Matrix mosquito killer.
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DUKAS_186132962_FER
Record power transmit through the air by laser
Ferrari Press Agency
Wireless 1
Ref 16910
18/06/2025
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Picture MUST credit: DARPA
The US military has set a record for transmitting power wirelessly over long distance using laser beams.The tech is being developed to provide reliable power sources to the military as well as humanitarian operations. By sending power through the air it does away with increasingly complex supply lines.The US defence agency DARPA which is responsible for the development of emerging technologies is working on the programme codenamed POWER to build transmission lines of light using laser beams to carry power as required.Previously, the POWER system managed to use a laser to beam 230 watts 1.7 km for 25 seconds, and an undisclosed lesser amount of power as far as 3.7 km. Now, DARPA has managed to increase this to 800 watts for 30 seconds at a distance of 8.6 km.The system is built around a ball-like structure called the Power Receiver Array Demo.It has a compact aperture that allows a laser beam to enter. This beam strikes a parabolic mirror that scatters the light and shines it on an array of dozens of photovoltaic cells. These convert the laser light into electricity.Both the emitter and the receptor were situated on the ground for the test which was done at a laser systems test facility at the U.S. Army’s White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico.
OPS: he High Energy Laser Systems Test Facility test range located at the U.S. Army’s White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico on the day the PRAD team set the optical power beaming distance record.
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Record power transmit through the air by laser
Ferrari Press Agency
Wireless 1
Ref 16910
18/06/2025
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Picture MUST credit: DARPA
The US military has set a record for transmitting power wirelessly over long distance using laser beams.The tech is being developed to provide reliable power sources to the military as well as humanitarian operations. By sending power through the air it does away with increasingly complex supply lines.The US defence agency DARPA which is responsible for the development of emerging technologies is working on the programme codenamed POWER to build transmission lines of light using laser beams to carry power as required.Previously, the POWER system managed to use a laser to beam 230 watts 1.7 km for 25 seconds, and an undisclosed lesser amount of power as far as 3.7 km. Now, DARPA has managed to increase this to 800 watts for 30 seconds at a distance of 8.6 km.The system is built around a ball-like structure called the Power Receiver Array Demo.It has a compact aperture that allows a laser beam to enter. This beam strikes a parabolic mirror that scatters the light and shines it on an array of dozens of photovoltaic cells. These convert the laser light into electricity.Both the emitter and the receptor were situated on the ground for the test which was done at a laser systems test facility at the U.S. Army’s White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico.
OPS: The Power Receiver Array Demo
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DUKAS_186132957_FER
Record power transmit through the air by laser
Ferrari Press Agency
Wireless 1
Ref 16910
18/06/2025
See Ferrari text
Picture MUST credit: DARPA
The US military has set a record for transmitting power wirelessly over long distance using laser beams.The tech is being developed to provide reliable power sources to the military as well as humanitarian operations. By sending power through the air it does away with increasingly complex supply lines.The US defence agency DARPA which is responsible for the development of emerging technologies is working on the programme codenamed POWER to build transmission lines of light using laser beams to carry power as required.Previously, the POWER system managed to use a laser to beam 230 watts 1.7 km for 25 seconds, and an undisclosed lesser amount of power as far as 3.7 km. Now, DARPA has managed to increase this to 800 watts for 30 seconds at a distance of 8.6 km.The system is built around a ball-like structure called the Power Receiver Array Demo.It has a compact aperture that allows a laser beam to enter. This beam strikes a parabolic mirror that scatters the light and shines it on an array of dozens of photovoltaic cells. These convert the laser light into electricity.Both the emitter and the receptor were situated on the ground for the test which was done at a laser systems test facility at the U.S. Army’s White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico.
OPS: Artist's concept of the laser power relay in action using a drone. The current record was done from a ground based laser and receiver.
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DUKAS_186132956_FER
Record power transmit through the air by laser
Ferrari Press Agency
Wireless 1
Ref 16910
18/06/2025
See Ferrari text
Picture MUST credit: DARPA
The US military has set a record for transmitting power wirelessly over long distance using laser beams.The tech is being developed to provide reliable power sources to the military as well as humanitarian operations. By sending power through the air it does away with increasingly complex supply lines.The US defence agency DARPA which is responsible for the development of emerging technologies is working on the programme codenamed POWER to build transmission lines of light using laser beams to carry power as required.Previously, the POWER system managed to use a laser to beam 230 watts 1.7 km for 25 seconds, and an undisclosed lesser amount of power as far as 3.7 km. Now, DARPA has managed to increase this to 800 watts for 30 seconds at a distance of 8.6 km.The system is built around a ball-like structure called the Power Receiver Array Demo.It has a compact aperture that allows a laser beam to enter. This beam strikes a parabolic mirror that scatters the light and shines it on an array of dozens of photovoltaic cells. These convert the laser light into electricity.Both the emitter and the receptor were situated on the ground for the test which was done at a laser systems test facility at the U.S. Army’s White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico.
OPS: Artist's concept of the laser power relay in action using a drone. The current record was done from a ground based laser and receiver.
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Military laser downs drones in world first
Ferrari Press Agency
Laser 1
Ref 16858
29/05/2025
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Picture MUST credit: Rafael Advanced Defense Systems
A military laser system has been used to destroy multiple drone targets in combat for the first time, according to the maker.
Israel-based Rafael Advanced Defense Systems produced footage of a drone being struck on the wing by the high intensity beam and bursting into flames.
The company has not detailed when and where the engagement took place.
It was used as part of Israel's conflict with Hamas in Gaza known as the Swords of Iron operation.
A Rafael spokesperson said during the Swords of Iron war, soldiers from the Israel Air Force air defence unit “operated high-power laser system prototypes in the field, successfully intercepting scores of enemy threats.”
The system used to down the drones complements a more powerful laser weapon known as Iron Beam currently under development.
This is expected to be delivered to the Israeli Defence Force later this year.
OPS: The laser system used in the drone operation
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Military laser downs drones in world first
Ferrari Press Agency
Laser 1
Ref 16858
29/05/2025
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Picture MUST credit: Rafael Advanced Defense Systems
A military laser system has been used to destroy multiple drone targets in combat for the first time, according to the maker.
Israel-based Rafael Advanced Defense Systems produced footage of a drone being struck on the wing by the high intensity beam and bursting into flames.
The company has not detailed when and where the engagement took place.
It was used as part of Israel's conflict with Hamas in Gaza known as the Swords of Iron operation.
A Rafael spokesperson said during the Swords of Iron war, soldiers from the Israel Air Force air defence unit “operated high-power laser system prototypes in the field, successfully intercepting scores of enemy threats.”
The system used to down the drones complements a more powerful laser weapon known as Iron Beam currently under development.
This is expected to be delivered to the Israeli Defence Force later this year.
OPS: The laser locks onto an enemy done which eventually bursts into flames.
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Military laser downs drones in world first
Ferrari Press Agency
Laser 1
Ref 16858
29/05/2025
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Picture MUST credit: Rafael Advanced Defense Systems
A military laser system has been used to destroy multiple drone targets in combat for the first time, according to the maker.
Israel-based Rafael Advanced Defense Systems produced footage of a drone being struck on the wing by the high intensity beam and bursting into flames.
The company has not detailed when and where the engagement took place.
It was used as part of Israel's conflict with Hamas in Gaza known as the Swords of Iron operation.
A Rafael spokesperson said during the Swords of Iron war, soldiers from the Israel Air Force air defence unit “operated high-power laser system prototypes in the field, successfully intercepting scores of enemy threats.”
The system used to down the drones complements a more powerful laser weapon known as Iron Beam currently under development.
This is expected to be delivered to the Israeli Defence Force later this year.
OPS: The laser locks onto an enemy done which eventually bursts into flames.
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Military laser downs drones in world first
Ferrari Press Agency
Laser 1
Ref 16858
29/05/2025
See Ferrari text
Picture MUST credit: Rafael Advanced Defense Systems
A military laser system has been used to destroy multiple drone targets in combat for the first time, according to the maker.
Israel-based Rafael Advanced Defense Systems produced footage of a drone being struck on the wing by the high intensity beam and bursting into flames.
The company has not detailed when and where the engagement took place.
It was used as part of Israel's conflict with Hamas in Gaza known as the Swords of Iron operation.
A Rafael spokesperson said during the Swords of Iron war, soldiers from the Israel Air Force air defence unit “operated high-power laser system prototypes in the field, successfully intercepting scores of enemy threats.”
The system used to down the drones complements a more powerful laser weapon known as Iron Beam currently under development.
This is expected to be delivered to the Israeli Defence Force later this year.
OPS: The laser locks onto an enemy done which eventually bursts into flames.
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DUKAS_185410210_FER
Military laser downs drones in world first
Ferrari Press Agency
Laser 1
Ref 16858
29/05/2025
See Ferrari text
Picture MUST credit: Rafael Advanced Defense Systems
A military laser system has been used to destroy multiple drone targets in combat for the first time, according to the maker.
Israel-based Rafael Advanced Defense Systems produced footage of a drone being struck on the wing by the high intensity beam and bursting into flames.
The company has not detailed when and where the engagement took place.
It was used as part of Israel's conflict with Hamas in Gaza known as the Swords of Iron operation.
A Rafael spokesperson said during the Swords of Iron war, soldiers from the Israel Air Force air defence unit “operated high-power laser system prototypes in the field, successfully intercepting scores of enemy threats.”
The system used to down the drones complements a more powerful laser weapon known as Iron Beam currently under development.
This is expected to be delivered to the Israeli Defence Force later this year.
OPS: The laser locks onto an enemy done which eventually bursts into flames.
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DUKAS_185410207_FER
Military laser downs drones in world first
Ferrari Press Agency
Laser 1
Ref 16858
29/05/2025
See Ferrari text
Picture MUST credit: Rafael Advanced Defense Systems
A military laser system has been used to destroy multiple drone targets in combat for the first time, according to the maker.
Israel-based Rafael Advanced Defense Systems produced footage of a drone being struck on the wing by the high intensity beam and bursting into flames.
The company has not detailed when and where the engagement took place.
It was used as part of Israel's conflict with Hamas in Gaza known as the Swords of Iron operation.
A Rafael spokesperson said during the Swords of Iron war, soldiers from the Israel Air Force air defence unit “operated high-power laser system prototypes in the field, successfully intercepting scores of enemy threats.”
The system used to down the drones complements a more powerful laser weapon known as Iron Beam currently under development.
This is expected to be delivered to the Israeli Defence Force later this year.
OPS: The laser locks onto an enemy done which eventually bursts into flames.
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DUKAS_185410206_FER
Military laser downs drones in world first
Ferrari Press Agency
Laser 1
Ref 16858
29/05/2025
See Ferrari text
Picture MUST credit: Rafael Advanced Defense Systems
A military laser system has been used to destroy multiple drone targets in combat for the first time, according to the maker.
Israel-based Rafael Advanced Defense Systems produced footage of a drone being struck on the wing by the high intensity beam and bursting into flames.
The company has not detailed when and where the engagement took place.
It was used as part of Israel's conflict with Hamas in Gaza known as the Swords of Iron operation.
A Rafael spokesperson said during the Swords of Iron war, soldiers from the Israel Air Force air defence unit “operated high-power laser system prototypes in the field, successfully intercepting scores of enemy threats.”
The system used to down the drones complements a more powerful laser weapon known as Iron Beam currently under development.
This is expected to be delivered to the Israeli Defence Force later this year.
OPS: The laser system used in the drone operation
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DUKAS_185410205_FER
Military laser downs drones in world first
Ferrari Press Agency
Laser 1
Ref 16858
29/05/2025
See Ferrari text
Picture MUST credit: Rafael Advanced Defense Systems
A military laser system has been used to destroy multiple drone targets in combat for the first time, according to the maker.
Israel-based Rafael Advanced Defense Systems produced footage of a drone being struck on the wing by the high intensity beam and bursting into flames.
The company has not detailed when and where the engagement took place.
It was used as part of Israel's conflict with Hamas in Gaza known as the Swords of Iron operation.
A Rafael spokesperson said during the Swords of Iron war, soldiers from the Israel Air Force air defence unit “operated high-power laser system prototypes in the field, successfully intercepting scores of enemy threats.”
The system used to down the drones complements a more powerful laser weapon known as Iron Beam currently under development.
This is expected to be delivered to the Israeli Defence Force later this year.
OPS: The laser system control room.
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DUKAS_185410204_FER
Military laser downs drones in world first
Ferrari Press Agency
Laser 1
Ref 16858
29/05/2025
See Ferrari text
Picture MUST credit: Rafael Advanced Defense Systems
A military laser system has been used to destroy multiple drone targets in combat for the first time, according to the maker.
Israel-based Rafael Advanced Defense Systems produced footage of a drone being struck on the wing by the high intensity beam and bursting into flames.
The company has not detailed when and where the engagement took place.
It was used as part of Israel's conflict with Hamas in Gaza known as the Swords of Iron operation.
A Rafael spokesperson said during the Swords of Iron war, soldiers from the Israel Air Force air defence unit “operated high-power laser system prototypes in the field, successfully intercepting scores of enemy threats.”
The system used to down the drones complements a more powerful laser weapon known as Iron Beam currently under development.
This is expected to be delivered to the Israeli Defence Force later this year.
OPS: The laser system used in the drone operation
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DUKAS_185410203_FER
Military laser downs drones in world first
Ferrari Press Agency
Laser 1
Ref 16858
29/05/2025
See Ferrari text
Picture MUST credit: Rafael Advanced Defense Systems
A military laser system has been used to destroy multiple drone targets in combat for the first time, according to the maker.
Israel-based Rafael Advanced Defense Systems produced footage of a drone being struck on the wing by the high intensity beam and bursting into flames.
The company has not detailed when and where the engagement took place.
It was used as part of Israel's conflict with Hamas in Gaza known as the Swords of Iron operation.
A Rafael spokesperson said during the Swords of Iron war, soldiers from the Israel Air Force air defence unit “operated high-power laser system prototypes in the field, successfully intercepting scores of enemy threats.”
The system used to down the drones complements a more powerful laser weapon known as Iron Beam currently under development.
This is expected to be delivered to the Israeli Defence Force later this year.
OPS: The laser system used in the drone operation
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DUKAS_185410201_FER
Military laser downs drones in world first
Ferrari Press Agency
Laser 1
Ref 16858
29/05/2025
See Ferrari text
Picture MUST credit: Rafael Advanced Defense Systems
A military laser system has been used to destroy multiple drone targets in combat for the first time, according to the maker.
Israel-based Rafael Advanced Defense Systems produced footage of a drone being struck on the wing by the high intensity beam and bursting into flames.
The company has not detailed when and where the engagement took place.
It was used as part of Israel's conflict with Hamas in Gaza known as the Swords of Iron operation.
A Rafael spokesperson said during the Swords of Iron war, soldiers from the Israel Air Force air defence unit “operated high-power laser system prototypes in the field, successfully intercepting scores of enemy threats.”
The system used to down the drones complements a more powerful laser weapon known as Iron Beam currently under development.
This is expected to be delivered to the Israeli Defence Force later this year.
OPS: The laser locks onto an enemy done which eventually bursts into flames.
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Israel-Hamas War 2025: Israeli Army In The West Bank
May 29, 2025, Israel: During the Swords of Iron War the Israel Ministry of Defense (IMOD) Directorate of Defense Research & Development (DDR&D), the Israeli Air Force (IAF), and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems executed an accelerated development program to deploy revolutionary interception systems. As a result of this initiative, soldiers from the IAF Aerial Defense Array operated high power laser system prototypes in the field, successfully intercepting scores of enemy threats. Throughout the current war, the IAF, including its Aerial Defense Array soldiers, studied and deployed the laser systems in the field, achieving outstanding interception rates that saved civilian lives and protected national assets. (Credit Image: © Idf Spokesperson via ZUMA Press Wire (FOTO: DUKAS/ZUMA)
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EXCLUSIVE: Israel special commando unit Shayetet 13
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2022-2023 - Israel: An exclusive full year reportage of Shayetet 13 in training and in operations. A team of combatants in breaking in and shooting training. Shayetet 13 is a unit of the Israeli Navy and one of the primary sayeret (reconnaissance) units of the Israel Defense Forces. Shayetet 13 specializes in sea-to-land incursions, counter-terrorism, sabotage, maritime intelligence gathering, maritime hostage rescue, and boarding. The unit is trained for sea, air and land actions. The unit has taken part in almost all of Israel's major wars, as well as other actions. (Ziv Koren/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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EXCLUSIVE: Israel special commando unit Shayetet 13
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2022-2023 - Israel: An exclusive full year reportage of Shayetet 13 in training and in operations. A team of combatants in breaking in and shooting training. Shayetet 13 is a unit of the Israeli Navy and one of the primary sayeret (reconnaissance) units of the Israel Defense Forces. Shayetet 13 specializes in sea-to-land incursions, counter-terrorism, sabotage, maritime intelligence gathering, maritime hostage rescue, and boarding. The unit is trained for sea, air and land actions. The unit has taken part in almost all of Israel's major wars, as well as other actions. (Ziv Koren/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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Une start-up technologique a annoncé un projet visant à récolter l'énergie solaire dans l'espace et à la renvoyer là où elle est nécessaire sur Terre
Picture MUST credit: Aetherflux. A plan to harvest solar power in space and beam it back to where it is needed on Earth, has been announced by a tech startup. The US based company, called Aetherflux, plans to set up a swarm of satellites in low Earth orbit. Each one would be each equipped with a solar panel, a battery and an infrared laser to transmit the power down to the ground. The company wants to put up thousands of these satellites up to accumulate massive amounts of energy. The concept of space-based solar power is not new but ideas on how to harvest it have involved large spacecraft in geostationary orbit using radio waves to transmit back to Earth. Aetherflux is working toward its first mission now, with the aim of sending up a demonstration spacecraft in late 2025 or early 2026. It is already under construction and will aim to demonstrate solar energy transmission using the infrared laser is possible. Picture supplied by JLPPA
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Satellite swarm to harvest solar power for Earth
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A plan to harvest solar power in space and beam it back to where it is needed on Earth, has been announced by a tech startup.
The US based company, called Aetherflux, plans to set up a swarm of satellites in low Earth orbit.
Each one would be each equipped with a solar panel, a battery and an infrared laser to transmit the power down to the ground.
The company wants to put up thousands of these satellites up to accumulate massive amounts of energy.
The concept of space-based solar power is not new but ideas on how to harvest it have involved large spacecraft in geostationary orbit using radio waves to transmit back to Earth.
Aetherflux is working toward its first mission now, with the aim of sending up a demonstration spacecraft in late 2025 or early 2026.
It is already under construction and will aim to demonstrate solar energy transmission using the infrared laser is possible.
OPSD: Render of the one of the proposed solar power harvesting satellites in orbit.
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Fighter jet being developed which can fire lasers
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A fighter jet is being developed — with power to fire onboard laser weapons.
The combat aircraft is set to come into service in 2035 and will be one of the world’s most advanced adaptable and connected fighter jets in service.
It will boast an intelligent weapons system, a software-driven interactive cockpit, integrated sensors and a powerful next generation radar capable of providing 10,000 times more data than current systems, giving it a battle-winning advantage.
Officially known as the Tempest, the new aircraft is a joint effort by Britain, Italy and Japan.
It will have greatly improved aerodynamics of the fuselage and an enlarged delta wing for greater control and mission flexibility.
The air intakes are angled for better stealth and a raised section forward of the tail holds S-shaped ducting for engine air inlets that reduce its radar signature to hostile forces.
The engine is being built by Rolls-Royce and has a 10-times higher electrical power output than those in current combat aircraft.
This will enable it to power directed energy weapons, including lasers.
The engine also has an integrated electrical starter generator embedded in the engine core to save space while providing more electrical power.
OPS: Render of the Tempest fighter jet
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Fighter jet being developed which can fire lasers
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A fighter jet is being developed — with power to fire onboard laser weapons.
The combat aircraft is set to come into service in 2035 and will be one of the world’s most advanced adaptable and connected fighter jets in service.
It will boast an intelligent weapons system, a software-driven interactive cockpit, integrated sensors and a powerful next generation radar capable of providing 10,000 times more data than current systems, giving it a battle-winning advantage.
Officially known as the Tempest, the new aircraft is a joint effort by Britain, Italy and Japan.
It will have greatly improved aerodynamics of the fuselage and an enlarged delta wing for greater control and mission flexibility.
The air intakes are angled for better stealth and a raised section forward of the tail holds S-shaped ducting for engine air inlets that reduce its radar signature to hostile forces.
The engine is being built by Rolls-Royce and has a 10-times higher electrical power output than those in current combat aircraft.
This will enable it to power directed energy weapons, including lasers.
The engine also has an integrated electrical starter generator embedded in the engine core to save space while providing more electrical power.
OPS: Render of the Tempest fighter jet
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Fighter jet being developed which can fire lasers
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A fighter jet is being developed — with power to fire onboard laser weapons.
The combat aircraft is set to come into service in 2035 and will be one of the world’s most advanced adaptable and connected fighter jets in service.
It will boast an intelligent weapons system, a software-driven interactive cockpit, integrated sensors and a powerful next generation radar capable of providing 10,000 times more data than current systems, giving it a battle-winning advantage.
Officially known as the Tempest, the new aircraft is a joint effort by Britain, Italy and Japan.
It will have greatly improved aerodynamics of the fuselage and an enlarged delta wing for greater control and mission flexibility.
The air intakes are angled for better stealth and a raised section forward of the tail holds S-shaped ducting for engine air inlets that reduce its radar signature to hostile forces.
The engine is being built by Rolls-Royce and has a 10-times higher electrical power output than those in current combat aircraft.
This will enable it to power directed energy weapons, including lasers.
The engine also has an integrated electrical starter generator embedded in the engine core to save space while providing more electrical power.
OPS: Render of the Tempest fighter jet
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Laser weapon revealed
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A laser weapon which can down aircraft and disable ships has been unveiled by Britain's Ministry of Defence.
The £140million GBP DragonFire has been under development since 2017, but now declassified information about it has been released.
And it includes footage of the weapon targeting and destroying a drone.
The laser consisting of bundled-up glass fibres with their output turned into a single beam.
Mounted on a turret, it also has a secondary laser and an electro-optical camera for target acquisition and beam correction.
The footage is from a field test at the British Army's Hebrides Range in Scotland in January this year where it tracked and engaged various targets.
Graphics were also released showing DragonFire in action aboard a warship where crippling the engines of an enemy boat, blinding one drone and shooting down a second.
A larger-scale second generation weapon system is the next project.
OPS:Graphic of ship mounted DragonFire destroying one drone, blinding another and crippling a ship by aiming for its engines. a drone during testing in Scotland
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Laser weapon revealed
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A laser weapon which can down aircraft and disable ships has been unveiled by Britain's Ministry of Defence.
The £140million GBP DragonFire has been under development since 2017, but now declassified information about it has been released.
And it includes footage of the weapon targeting and destroying a drone.
The laser consisting of bundled-up glass fibres with their output turned into a single beam.
Mounted on a turret, it also has a secondary laser and an electro-optical camera for target acquisition and beam correction.
The footage is from a field test at the British Army's Hebrides Range in Scotland in January this year where it tracked and engaged various targets.
Graphics were also released showing DragonFire in action aboard a warship where crippling the engines of an enemy boat, blinding one drone and shooting down a second.
A larger-scale second generation weapon system is the next project.
OPS:Graphic of ship mounted DragonFire destroying one drone, blinding another and crippling a ship by aiming for its engines. a drone during testing in Scotland
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Laser weapon revealed
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A laser weapon which can down aircraft and disable ships has been unveiled by Britain's Ministry of Defence.
The £140million GBP DragonFire has been under development since 2017, but now declassified information about it has been released.
And it includes footage of the weapon targeting and destroying a drone.
The laser consisting of bundled-up glass fibres with their output turned into a single beam.
Mounted on a turret, it also has a secondary laser and an electro-optical camera for target acquisition and beam correction.
The footage is from a field test at the British Army's Hebrides Range in Scotland in January this year where it tracked and engaged various targets.
Graphics were also released showing DragonFire in action aboard a warship where crippling the engines of an enemy boat, blinding one drone and shooting down a second.
A larger-scale second generation weapon system is the next project.
OPS:Graphic of ship mounted DragonFire destroying one drone, blinding another and crippling a ship by aiming for its engines. a drone during testing in Scotland
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Laser weapon revealed
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A laser weapon which can down aircraft and disable ships has been unveiled by Britain's Ministry of Defence.
The £140million GBP DragonFire has been under development since 2017, but now declassified information about it has been released.
And it includes footage of the weapon targeting and destroying a drone.
The laser consisting of bundled-up glass fibres with their output turned into a single beam.
Mounted on a turret, it also has a secondary laser and an electro-optical camera for target acquisition and beam correction.
The footage is from a field test at the British Army's Hebrides Range in Scotland in January this year where it tracked and engaged various targets.
Graphics were also released showing DragonFire in action aboard a warship where crippling the engines of an enemy boat, blinding one drone and shooting down a second.
A larger-scale second generation weapon system is the next project.
OPS:Graphic of ship mounted DragonFire destroying one drone, blinding another and crippling a ship by aiming for its engines. a drone during testing in Scotland
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Laser weapon revealed
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A laser weapon which can down aircraft and disable ships has been unveiled by Britain's Ministry of Defence.
The £140million GBP DragonFire has been under development since 2017, but now declassified information about it has been released.
And it includes footage of the weapon targeting and destroying a drone.
The laser consisting of bundled-up glass fibres with their output turned into a single beam.
Mounted on a turret, it also has a secondary laser and an electro-optical camera for target acquisition and beam correction.
The footage is from a field test at the British Army's Hebrides Range in Scotland in January this year where it tracked and engaged various targets.
Graphics were also released showing DragonFire in action aboard a warship where crippling the engines of an enemy boat, blinding one drone and shooting down a second.
A larger-scale second generation weapon system is the next project.
OPS:Graphic of ship mounted DragonFire destroying one drone, blinding another and crippling a ship by aiming for its engines. a drone during testing in Scotland
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Laser weapon revealed
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A laser weapon which can down aircraft and disable ships has been unveiled by Britain's Ministry of Defence.
The £140million GBP DragonFire has been under development since 2017, but now declassified information about it has been released.
And it includes footage of the weapon targeting and destroying a drone.
The laser consisting of bundled-up glass fibres with their output turned into a single beam.
Mounted on a turret, it also has a secondary laser and an electro-optical camera for target acquisition and beam correction.
The footage is from a field test at the British Army's Hebrides Range in Scotland in January this year where it tracked and engaged various targets.
Graphics were also released showing DragonFire in action aboard a warship where crippling the engines of an enemy boat, blinding one drone and shooting down a second.
A larger-scale second generation weapon system is the next project.
OPS:Graphic of ship mounted DragonFire destroying one drone, blinding another and crippling a ship by aiming for its engines. a drone during testing in Scotland
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Laser weapon revealed
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A laser weapon which can down aircraft and disable ships has been unveiled by Britain's Ministry of Defence.
The £140million GBP DragonFire has been under development since 2017, but now declassified information about it has been released.
And it includes footage of the weapon targeting and destroying a drone.
The laser consisting of bundled-up glass fibres with their output turned into a single beam.
Mounted on a turret, it also has a secondary laser and an electro-optical camera for target acquisition and beam correction.
The footage is from a field test at the British Army's Hebrides Range in Scotland in January this year where it tracked and engaged various targets.
Graphics were also released showing DragonFire in action aboard a warship where crippling the engines of an enemy boat, blinding one drone and shooting down a second.
A larger-scale second generation weapon system is the next project.
OPS:Graphic of ship mounted DragonFire destroying one drone, blinding another and crippling a ship by aiming for its engines. a drone during testing in Scotland
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Laser weapon revealed
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A laser weapon which can down aircraft and disable ships has been unveiled by Britain's Ministry of Defence.
The £140million GBP DragonFire has been under development since 2017, but now declassified information about it has been released.
And it includes footage of the weapon targeting and destroying a drone.
The laser consisting of bundled-up glass fibres with their output turned into a single beam.
Mounted on a turret, it also has a secondary laser and an electro-optical camera for target acquisition and beam correction.
The footage is from a field test at the British Army's Hebrides Range in Scotland in January this year where it tracked and engaged various targets.
Graphics were also released showing DragonFire in action aboard a warship where crippling the engines of an enemy boat, blinding one drone and shooting down a second.
A larger-scale second generation weapon system is the next project.
OPS:DragonFire targets and destroys a drone during testing in Scotland
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Laser weapon revealed
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A laser weapon which can down aircraft and disable ships has been unveiled by Britain's Ministry of Defence.
The £140million GBP DragonFire has been under development since 2017, but now declassified information about it has been released.
And it includes footage of the weapon targeting and destroying a drone.
The laser consisting of bundled-up glass fibres with their output turned into a single beam.
Mounted on a turret, it also has a secondary laser and an electro-optical camera for target acquisition and beam correction.
The footage is from a field test at the British Army's Hebrides Range in Scotland in January this year where it tracked and engaged various targets.
Graphics were also released showing DragonFire in action aboard a warship where crippling the engines of an enemy boat, blinding one drone and shooting down a second.
A larger-scale second generation weapon system is the next project.
OPS:DragonFire targets and destroys a drone during testing in Scotland
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Laser weapon revealed
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A laser weapon which can down aircraft and disable ships has been unveiled by Britain's Ministry of Defence.
The £140million GBP DragonFire has been under development since 2017, but now declassified information about it has been released.
And it includes footage of the weapon targeting and destroying a drone.
The laser consisting of bundled-up glass fibres with their output turned into a single beam.
Mounted on a turret, it also has a secondary laser and an electro-optical camera for target acquisition and beam correction.
The footage is from a field test at the British Army's Hebrides Range in Scotland in January this year where it tracked and engaged various targets.
Graphics were also released showing DragonFire in action aboard a warship where crippling the engines of an enemy boat, blinding one drone and shooting down a second.
A larger-scale second generation weapon system is the next project.
OPS:DragonFire targets and destroys a drone during testing in Scotland
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Laser weapon revealed
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A laser weapon which can down aircraft and disable ships has been unveiled by Britain's Ministry of Defence.
The £140million GBP DragonFire has been under development since 2017, but now declassified information about it has been released.
And it includes footage of the weapon targeting and destroying a drone.
The laser consisting of bundled-up glass fibres with their output turned into a single beam.
Mounted on a turret, it also has a secondary laser and an electro-optical camera for target acquisition and beam correction.
The footage is from a field test at the British Army's Hebrides Range in Scotland in January this year where it tracked and engaged various targets.
Graphics were also released showing DragonFire in action aboard a warship where crippling the engines of an enemy boat, blinding one drone and shooting down a second.
A larger-scale second generation weapon system is the next project.
OPS:DragonFire targets and destroys a drone during testing in Scotland
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Laser weapon revealed
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A laser weapon which can down aircraft and disable ships has been unveiled by Britain's Ministry of Defence.
The £140million GBP DragonFire has been under development since 2017, but now declassified information about it has been released.
And it includes footage of the weapon targeting and destroying a drone.
The laser consisting of bundled-up glass fibres with their output turned into a single beam.
Mounted on a turret, it also has a secondary laser and an electro-optical camera for target acquisition and beam correction.
The footage is from a field test at the British Army's Hebrides Range in Scotland in January this year where it tracked and engaged various targets.
Graphics were also released showing DragonFire in action aboard a warship where crippling the engines of an enemy boat, blinding one drone and shooting down a second.
A larger-scale second generation weapon system is the next project.
OPS: An indoor controlled demoinstration made during developmnt. a drone is destroyed by the DragonFire
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Laser weapon revealed
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A laser weapon which can down aircraft and disable ships has been unveiled by Britain's Ministry of Defence.
The £140million GBP DragonFire has been under development since 2017, but now declassified information about it has been released.
And it includes footage of the weapon targeting and destroying a drone.
The laser consisting of bundled-up glass fibres with their output turned into a single beam.
Mounted on a turret, it also has a secondary laser and an electro-optical camera for target acquisition and beam correction.
The footage is from a field test at the British Army's Hebrides Range in Scotland in January this year where it tracked and engaged various targets.
Graphics were also released showing DragonFire in action aboard a warship where crippling the engines of an enemy boat, blinding one drone and shooting down a second.
A larger-scale second generation weapon system is the next project.
OPS: An indoor controlled demoinstration made during developmnt. a drone is destroyed by the DragonFire
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NASA unveils new laser technology for space to Earth communication
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US space agency NASA has unveiled a new and improved way to communicate from space — using lasers.
The system is set to be demonstrated relaying information to and from Earth and the International Space Station.
The station serves as a home for astronauts conducting experiments, including advancing space communication capabilities.
Later this year, the organisation is sending a piece of technology known as the Integrated LCRD Low Earth Orbit User Modem and Amplifier Terminal, ILLUMA-T for short, to the space station.
The ILLUMA-T is approximately the size of a standard refrigerator and will be secured to an external module on the space station to conduct its demonstration.
Once installed on the space station, ILLUMA-T will showcase the benefits higher data rates could have for missions in low Earth orbit.
Laser communications offer missions more flexibility and an expedited way to get data back from space.
They use invisible infrared light to send and receive information at higher data rates.
With higher data rates, missions can send more images and videos back to Earth in a single transmission.
OPS:The ILLUMA-T module covered by a protective wrap.
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NASA unveils new laser technology for space to Earth communication
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US space agency NASA has unveiled a new and improved way to communicate from space — using lasers.
The system is set to be demonstrated relaying information to and from Earth and the International Space Station.
The station serves as a home for astronauts conducting experiments, including advancing space communication capabilities.
Later this year, the organisation is sending a piece of technology known as the Integrated LCRD Low Earth Orbit User Modem and Amplifier Terminal, ILLUMA-T for short, to the space station.
The ILLUMA-T is approximately the size of a standard refrigerator and will be secured to an external module on the space station to conduct its demonstration.
Once installed on the space station, ILLUMA-T will showcase the benefits higher data rates could have for missions in low Earth orbit.
Laser communications offer missions more flexibility and an expedited way to get data back from space.
They use invisible infrared light to send and receive information at higher data rates.
With higher data rates, missions can send more images and videos back to Earth in a single transmission.
OPS:A close up of ILLUMA-T's optical module covered by a protective wrap.
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NASA unveils new laser technology for space to Earth communication
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US space agency NASA has unveiled a new and improved way to communicate from space — using lasers.
The system is set to be demonstrated relaying information to and from Earth and the International Space Station.
The station serves as a home for astronauts conducting experiments, including advancing space communication capabilities.
Later this year, the organisation is sending a piece of technology known as the Integrated LCRD Low Earth Orbit User Modem and Amplifier Terminal, ILLUMA-T for short, to the space station.
The ILLUMA-T is approximately the size of a standard refrigerator and will be secured to an external module on the space station to conduct its demonstration.
Once installed on the space station, ILLUMA-T will showcase the benefits higher data rates could have for missions in low Earth orbit.
Laser communications offer missions more flexibility and an expedited way to get data back from space.
They use invisible infrared light to send and receive information at higher data rates.
With higher data rates, missions can send more images and videos back to Earth in a single transmission.
OPS:Render showing NASA's ILLUMA-T communicating with LCRD to send data by laser back to Earth
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