Laser beam that shoots down drones fitted to Royal Navy ships ‘within five years’

A laser capable of shooting down enemy drones and missiles will be on Royal Navy warships by 2027 amid the growing threat of conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza. The £10-a-shot DragonFire weapon could be used even sooner in Ukraine, as the military fast-tracks the “cutting-edge” technology. The laser has been accelerated by the Ministry of Defence (MoD) in response to the rising threat drones pose, and it will be added to Navy ships five years ahead of schedule, the Government announced. Read more: #navy #laser #dragonfire Subscribe to The Telegraph with our special offer: just £1 for 3 months. Start your free trial now: Get the latest headlines: and