“Intercept with lasers!” Is this a story like a fiction? British military achieves destruction of multiple missiles (Vehicle News) – goo News

A Shadow R2 reconnaissance aircraft scheduled to be equipped with a laser air defense system (Image: Royal Air Force).

(Vehicle News)

Looks like an air defense weapon.

Compatible with multiple infrared guided missiles!

The British Ministry of Defense announced on October 22, 2024 that a new air defense laser system has successfully hit multiple missiles simultaneously.

This air defense laser is being developed for the Royal Air Force’s Shadow R2 reconnaissance aircraft and A400M transport aircraft. It is assumed that it will shoot down infrared heat-seeking missiles.

In a test conducted at the Vissel Proving Ground in Sweden, the air defense system was able to capture and shoot down multiple missiles launched at the same time. In addition, the interception method is Leonardo’s directional infrared countermeasure system “Misis” that detects and tracks the missile and irradiates the target with a laser with high precision.

Following the success of the test, Defense Secretary John Healey said: “Identifying, tracking and defeating airborne threats in seconds is critical to gaining an advantage over threats that seek to harm us.” “It’s important,” he said.