South Korea to deploy "Star Wars" laser weapons against North Korean drones, marking the first global use of such technology in its military this year.

South Korea will deploy "Star Wars" laser weapons to counter North Korean drones, becoming the first country globally to deploy and utilize laser weapons within its military this year, according to its arms procurement agency. The drone-zapping laser weapons, developed with Hanwha Aerospace, are effective, cheap, quiet, and invisible, costing $1.45 per shot. The country aims to strengthen its military's response capabilities against North Korea's drone provocations with this new technology.

July 11, 2024
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