Chinese Laser Weapon Fails Test In Saudi Desert

Saudi Arabia’s deployment of the Chinese SkyShield anti-drone laser defence weapon has highlighted the difficulties of translating cutting-edge directed-energy technology from controlled trials into operational battlefield conditions.Marketed by China as one of the world’s first integrated laser-based counter-drone systems, SkyShield was acquired by Riyadh to plug a pressing gap in its layered
Saudi Arabia’s deployment of the Chinese SkyShield anti-drone laser defence weapon has highlighted the difficulties of translating cutting-edge directed-energy technology from controlled trials into operational battlefield conditions.Marketed by China as one of the world’s first integrated laser-based counter-drone systems, SkyShield was acquired by Riyadh to plug a pressing gap in its layered
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