New UK laser weapon could be used against Russian drones in Ukraine, British defense secretary says

• The UK's new laser weapon could be used in Ukraine, the UK defense secretary said.
• The laser, dubbed DragonFire, was originally scheduled for deployment in 2027.
• Grant Shapps hopes to speed up the roll out so it could be put to use on Ukraine's frontlines.

A new high-tech laser weapon developed by the UK that is capable of shooting down enemy drones and missiles could be sent to Ukraine.

The weapon, dubbed DragonFire, was originally slated for deployment by 2027, but Grant Shapps, the UK defense secretary, said he hoped to "speed up" production so it could be put to use on Ukraine's front line.