Weapons: Lasers
2026-06-04 · Ministry of Defence · HL721 · Official question
Question
To ask His Majesty's Government when they expect directed energy weapons designed to combat low cost drones to be available to the UK armed forces.
Answer
The UK Government is committed to accelerating the development and deployment of directed energy weapons to counter low-cost drones. The UK is a world leader in research on High-Energy Lasers and Radio Frequency weapons, working with key allies who share ...