Ukraine develops laser weapon capable of destroying targets over two kilometers away
Ukraine has developed a laser weapon capable of destroying targets more than two kilometers away, according to the commander of the country’s drone force.
Speaking at a defense summit in Kyiv, Vadym Sukharevskyi, the commander of unmanned systems for the Ukrainian Armed Forces, confirmed the weapon’s existence and stated that development teams are working to make it even more effective.
The weapon, named Tryzub (meaning "trident" in Ukrainian), is a nod to the national emblem of Ukraine.
While Vadym Sukharevskyi did not provide further details about the advanced weapon, and the claim has not been independently verified, experts told CNN that creating such a weapon is “feasible.”
Patrick Senft of the Armament Research Services, a technical intelligence consultancy specializing in arms in munitions research, told CNN: "It is entirely feasible for Ukraine to develop a functional directed-energy weapon (DEW) capable of destroying some aerial targets."
"This is particularly achievable by using commercial, off-the-shelf welding lasers combined with other available technologies," he added.
(QG - Source: CNN/ Picture: © Pixabay)