The UKs Ministry of Defence (MoD) has released declassified footage of its DragonFire laser weapon.
DragonFireshoots a high-power beam at the speed of light.
Its so precise, it can fry a target the size of a coinfrom a kilometre away.
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Under development since 2017, the laser weapon cost around100mn (117mn) to build.
DragonFire could beinstalledon military vessels in five years time although some major hurdles remain.
Story bySion Geschwindt
Sion is a freelance science and technology reporter, specialising in climate and energy.
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