Russia says it tests new laser defences against drones


  • World
  • Friday, 13 Jun 2025

FILE PHOTO: A view shows the Russian flag on the facade of a historic building alongside the American flag on the facade of the U.S. Embassy in Moscow, Russia March 18, 2025. REUTERS/Yulia Morozova/File photo

MOSCOW (Reuters) -Russia said on Friday it had conducted large-scale tests of new laser-based systems to defend against drones.

A government statement described the new technology as "promising" and said it had been tested against various types of drone in different weather conditions.

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