>The contract, valued at KRW100 billion (USD72.5 million), will see the delivery of the ‘Laser Based Anti-Aircraft Weapon Block-I’ systems to the Republic of Korea (RoK) Armed Forces starting later in 2024. Developed since 2019 with an investment of KRW87.1 billion (approximately USD63 million), this advanced weapon system aims to enhance South Korea’s defence against evolving threats, particularly from North Korea.>DAPA described the Block-I system as a “new-concept future weapon system” that utilizes a light-source laser generated from an optical fiber to neutralize targets. The weapon is designed to precisely strike small unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and multicopters at close range. This innovative technology is not only silent and ammunition-free but also operates solely on electricity, making it a cost-effective solution with each firing costing about KRW2,000 (about 1.45 USD)1.45 USD per drone death seems like a pretty good deal. Put any one of these in Ukraine and drones will be gone in no time. https://defence-industry.eu/hanwha-aerospace-starts-production-of-laser-air-defence-weapon-system/
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