Britain’s new DragonFire laser system can destroy drones flying at 650 km/h. Its deployment on Type‑45 destroyers by 2027 will usher in a fast, cost-effective era of naval defense against drones and missile threats. A 50‑kW laser can target enemies for just £10 in 10 seconds. Britain’s new DragonFire laser system can destroy drones flying at 650 km/h. Its deployment on Type‑45 destroyers by 2027 will usher in a fast, cost-effective era of naval defense against drones and missile threats. A 50‑kW laser can target enemies for just £10 in 10 seconds.