FIRST TRIAL ON BRITISH ARMY VEHICLE FOR HIGH-POWERED LASER WEAPON
Description
A lightweight portable high energy laser system is the first laser weapon integrated on a land vehicle to be fired in the UK. The advanced capability demonstrator will help the Armed Forces understand the utility of LDEW systems against an evolving threat. The next phase of testing will involve trials with Army personnel later this year, further evaluating the system’s capabilities and benefits in real-world scenarios. The low cost system is fully portable and easy to operate. The system can track multiple targets at the same time. Dstl gives the UK clear advantage across science, technology, cyber and information. We offer expert science and technology capability allied to inside knowledge, and underpinned by deep operational understanding of defence and security needs. This enables us to harness science and technology to give clear military and security advantage through impartial advice and solutions.
