LONDON—The UK arm of European missile manufacturer MBDA has invested in a small drone developer to assist in the making of a prototype 750-kg (1,650-lb.) hybrid multicopter. The value of the ...
The DragonFire laser directed-energy weapon achieved the U.K.’s first high-power firing of the weapon type against an aerial target in early 2024. (British Defence Ministry) PARIS — MBDA UK won an ...
The UK recently tested the DragonFire system in trials at the Hebrides range. Credit: UK Ministry of Defense The UK says it will spend £316 million ($412 million) more on the MBDA DragonFire laser air ...