The Royal Navy’s 'DragonFire' Laser Weapon Downs 30 Drones in Trial

The UK’s 50 kilowatt laser weapon system is inching closer to deployment amid rising investment in directed energy.

A 50 kilowatt ‘DragonFire’ laser weapon system on a test range in an undated photo. (MBDA)

The UK Royal Navy’s primary laser weapon is edging closer to operational deployment, according to a recent statement from the government's top defense procurement official.

In a written response to a question British MP James Cartlidge published by Parliament in lat…