Weapons revolution in the Ukraine War: Laser weapons on the offensive!
Weapons revolution in the Ukraine War: Laser weapons on the offensive!
In the growing military technology of laser weapons, both Ukraine and Russia show impressive developments, while China is actively working on the integration of these systems. So the China Aerospace Science and Industry In November 2024 a vehicle-mounted tactical Laser weapon system. This system, known as Silent Hunter-3000, is viewed by Russia in response to the increasing Ukrainian drone attacks. Experts emphasize that the development of high -energy fiber systems is significant progress.
The Silent Hunter 3000 system has an output of 30 kilowatts and can neutralize small drones and rockets with a range of 1.5 kilometers. The United States has set a similar project, but they continue to rely on tests with 50-kilowatt laser prototypes that revealed challenges in integration into movable vehicles. The United States ended its laser defense weapons program in May 2024 due to inadequate progress.
Ukrainian developments
In contrast, Ukraine has made progress with the development of its own laser system, the Tryzub. The commander of the Unmanned Systems Forces of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, Colonel Vadym Sukharevskyi, announced these innovative weapon technologies at a European defense industry conference in December 2024. The Tryzb has a reach of over two kilometers and can target aircraft at a large heights. It remains unclear whether this system is based on domestic developments or comes from abroad. Nevertheless, Ukraine is now known as the fifth country that has laser weapons, which is considered a significant success.Since Ukraine continues to fight ammunition shortage, laser weapons offer an interesting solution to combat small threats such as drones and rockets without using conventional ammunition. The performance of the Tryzub is similar to the British Dragonfire laser system, the possible provision of which has not yet been officially confirmed.
laser weapons international
Developments in laser weapon technology are not limited to Europe. The Bundeswehr in August 2022 successfully tested a laser weapon from a German warship against drones for the first time. The "Saxony" frigate demonstrated a high-energy fiber that was used against close and next threats. These tests are part of a comprehensive program that includes the development of high -energy fashion systems for the navy.
It is remarkable that the military use of laser weapons has achieved an international dimension. Israel plans to use a laser system called Iron Beam by October 2025 to supplement its Iron Dome System. South Korea also put its first operational laser system into service in October 2024 to be prepared against possible North Korean attacks. Japan, which also reacts to the threat from unmanned aircraft, recently unveiled a 10 kW laser system for defense against such threats In summary, it can be seen that the race for the development and use of laser weapons between international actors gains driving. While Russia and China are actively working on their systems, Ukraine is also positioned as an important player in this new age of warfare.
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