The UK is shrinking its DragonFire laser to arm a Type 45 destroyer by 2027, becoming the first NATO nation to fire one at sea

The UK plans to arm its Type 45 destroyers with DragonFire lasers by 2027. Discover why this tech could change naval warfare costs.
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UK official fails to confirm 2027 timeline for Type 45 lasers

DragonFire is due to be integrated onto Type 45 vessels from 2027, but a new government statement leaves out the date.
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Type 45 destroyers are deploying new DragonFire lasers to shoot down drones

The United Kingdom's Royal Navy announced a £316 million deal (roughly $414 million) to equip its Type 45 destroyers with state-of-the-art laser weapon DragonFire. This investment marks a major step ...
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Replacing warships with drones is not an upgrade in capability

Britain’s Defence Investment Plan (DIP) marks a significant shift in military priorities. Over four years, an additional £15 billion will take spending up to £298 billion overall. This includes £63 ...
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British warship unleashes hail of gunfire in the Arctic

HMS Duncan has carried out live gunnery training while deployed on Arctic Sentry, with the destroyer marking the anniversary ...