MBDA’s DragonFire Laser Set for Royal Navy Service After High-Speed Drone Kills

November 20, 2025

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UK Awards £316M Contract for Advanced Laser Weapon System

The UK has awarded MBDA UK a £316 million contract to deliver DragonFire laser weapon systems to the Royal Navy from 2027. Following successful trials, the system destroyed high-speed drones at speeds of up to 650 km/h. The Ministry of Defence announced the contract on November 20, 2025, with installation planned on at least one Type 45 destroyer by 2027.

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MBDA’s DragonFire Laser Set for Royal Navy Service After High-Speed Drone Kills

November 20, 2025

1 min read

UK Awards £316M Contract for Advanced Laser Weapon System

The UK has awarded MBDA UK a £316 million contract to deliver DragonFire laser weapon systems to the Royal Navy from 2027. Following successful trials, the system destroyed high-speed drones at speeds of up to 650 km/h. The Ministry of Defence announced the contract on November 20, 2025, with installation planned on at least one Type 45 destroyer by 2027.

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URL: https://www.aerotime.aero/articles/uk-316m-dragonfire-laser-contract-royal-navy