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Type 45 destroyer docked with compact laser system in foreground.

UK Industry Partners Miniaturize DragonFire Laser for Type 45 Destroyer Debut

The UK's naval industry is making strides in laser technology, with QinetiQ, MBDA, and Leonardo teaming up to miniaturize the powerful DragonFire laser system for its debut on a Type 45 destroyer by 2027. This innovative partnership is shrinking the hardware to make the high-energy laser more feasible for naval deployment.

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