Japan deploys powerful laser weapon to counter airborne threats

dailystar.co.uk

Japan has installed a powerful laser weapon capable of cutting through metal and destroying drones. The system, installed on the JS Asuka test ship, is designed to target airborne threats and will undergo maritime trials in 2026. This development places Japan among nations developing directed-energy weapons, potentially influencing future global conflicts.


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