The French Navy intends to have laser and electromagnetic weapons at its disposal.
What is known
Information about this appeared against the background of the fact thatThe United States, China, Britain and Russia have dramatically increased their defense technology funding. Laser and electromagnetic weapons will allow France to expand its military presence in the Indo-Pacific region.
Rear Admiral Eric Malbrunosaid the country's navy plans next year to conduct the first test of a directed energy weapon installed on one of the fleet's ships. The military added that France will look for affordable offers for quick purchases in order to keep up with competitors.
For those who are not in the know
Working on the development of laser weaponsAmerican company Lockheed Martin. In mid-August, she handed over to the Navy the HELIOS laser system, which was installed on the destroyer USS Preble. The power was 60 kW.
In addition, last week the MinistryUS defense received the most powerful combat laser in the world. It is called HELSI and has a power of 300 kW. This is enough to intercept unmanned aerial vehicles and rockets.
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