The ultimate military-industrial complex nightmare? Ukraine preps drone-killing laser which can destroy targets 3 miles…
- Trident reportedly destroys reconnaissance drones from distances reaching 1.5 kilometers away
- Ukrainian developers claim the laser weapon costs far less than Western systems
- The Trident laser reportedly damages aircraft optics, electronics, and structural components effectively
Ukrainian company Celebra Tech is putting the final touches on a Trident laser weapon which it claims can destroy drones, helicopters, and even missiles at significant distances.
The Trident burns through enemy optics and structural components from up to three miles away.
Western defense giants have spent enormous sums on similar technology, such as the £120 million DragonFire laser unveiled by Britain, yet Ukrainian developers claim their Trident system will cost a tiny fraction of that amount.
What the Trident Can Actually Do
Celebra Tech says its laser system can shoot down reconnaissance drones from up to 1.5 kilometers away.
FPV drones, which have become a major threat on the battlefield with an effective...
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