The system blocked 100% of targets, proving the possibility of use in an aircraft self-defense system.
The UK Ministry of Defense, together with the Royal Air Force, has tested a laser aircraft protection system. This was reported by the press service of the British Ministry of Defense on Platform X.
A laser system was used to intercept missiles that used an infrared homing head.
The new air protection laser defeated 100% of threats in recent live-fire tests. It was designed to fit a range of RAF aircraft and could quickly detect and defeat incoming missiles.
The system was developed by @Leonardo_UK @ThalesUK and @dstlmod pic.twitter.com/5pUT0jCeAR
— Ministry of Defense 🇬🇧 (@DefenseHQ) October 20, 2024
The system intercepted 100% of targets, proving its feasibility for use in aircraft self-defense systems.
The system will first be installed on the large A-400M transport aircraft and special Shadow R2 reconnaissance aircraft, as the installation requires a large amount of energy.
In tests conducted at the Visel test site in Sweden, a static installation intercepted missiles using Thales’ Elix-IR infrared guidance system and Leonardo’s Miysis countermeasures system.
Recall that the US Air Force has successfully shot down several air-launched missiles using a ground-based prototype laser system.
Source: korrespondent
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