Laser Focus

The testing and deployment of laser weapons is of massive importance to future air defenses. The UK plans to install its first laser directed energy weapon, DragonFire on a Royal Navy ship in 2027. In this Q&A the director responsible for the DragonFire program at MBDA UK describes how a laser directed energy weapon (LDEW) is tested, the milestones achieved so far and the next challenges.

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Journal
Aerospace Testing International
Published
2025-01-01
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https://doi.org/10.12968/s1478-2774(25)50095-9
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Ocular and Laser Science Research
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Laser Focus

Ben Sampson
Aerospace Testing International
Ocular and Laser Science Research
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Laser Focus

Ben Sampson
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Abstract

The testing and deployment of laser weapons is of massive importance to future air defenses. The UK plans to install its first laser directed energy weapon, DragonFire on a Royal Navy ship in 2027. In this Q&A the director responsible for the DragonFire program at MBDA UK describes how a laser directed energy weapon (LDEW) is tested, the milestones achieved so far and the next challenges.

Aerospace Testing InternationalVol. 2024(4)
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