South Korea to Use 'StarWars' Laser Weapons to Target North Korean Drones
South Korea will deploy laser weapons to shoot down North Korean drones this year, becoming the world’s first country to deploy and operate such weapons in the military, the country’s arms procurement agency said on Thursday. Summarized Insights: • South Korea deploys laser weapons • Effective against North Korean drones • Cost-efficient and stealthy technology • Enhances defense capabilities South Korea is set to make history with the deployment of laser weapons designed to shoot down North Korean drones. Dubbed the "StarWars project," this initiative will see South Korea become the first country to deploy and operate laser weapons in a military capacity. These advanced weapons, developed in collaboration with Hanwha Aerospace, represent a significant technological leap and a strategic enhancement of South Korea's defense capabilities. The drone-zapping laser weapons operate by emitting beams of light capable of burning down the engines
