As could be verified once again, with the operation Web that Ukraine carried out last weekend, the FPV drones They are one of the main threats in a modern war. In front of them, Russia He has presented a new weapon focused on the infantry during a defense conference held in St. Petersburg at the end of March and of which Russian media have echoed. It’s about A laser antidon rifle designed to destroy FPV drones at a distance of up to 500 meters.
The weapon operates through Thermal ablationso that the high -energy laser beam that shoots can Quickly heat the surface of a drone, melting its outer structure and destroying key internal components in seconds. In cases that imply suicidal drones, lightning can detonate your explosive load in full flightneutralizing the threat before impact and significantly reducing collateral damage. Russian developers have underlined system profitability, which It does not require physical ammunition, needs little maintenance and allows a high number of load shots.
‘These systems are in the design phase in Russia and are not used in the area of special military operations. We present for the first time the prototype of a laser rifle that destroys unmanned aerial vehicles. It was designed against FPV drones and operates at a distance of 500 meters. The laser rifle physically impacts drone through laser emission technology from directed. The laser beam destroys the body of the drone, the propeller, the engines, the battery, etc. ‘, said the designer, according to the Russian state agency Tass.
The iterbio referred to by the company, of which the name is not cited as well as that of the weapon, is a rare earth element known for its use in high -power lasersto generate the necessary intensity.
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An invisible ray for infantry
One of the most outstanding features of the anti -Didish laser rifle is its tactical stealth. The ray is invisible To the human eye, it does not produce flame or emits radar signs and generates a noise lower than the 40 decibelsalmost like a whisper. This allows its use unnoticed by enemy forces. In many cases, drone operators only perceive the interruption of the control signal, without knowing the source of interference. Russian engineers describe this effect as a ‘Silent hunting’a highly valued tactical advantage.
From the operational point of view, the laser rifle is designed to Its use by infantry. It is light, without recoil and ergonomically optimized, it does not require specialized training or great physical strength. Its operation type ‘connect and work’ allows rapid integration in high mobility units. At the moment, It is the only portable anti -drug laser weapon in Russia and remains in the testing phase. Its deployment is expected to focus on short distance clashes, where rapid interception is vital.
A military engineer, cited by Tass, described the weapon as a ‘turning point’ for infantry units that face drone harassment. ‘The speed with which neutralizes an objective is remarkable’said the engineer, highlighting the response time of just a few seconds.
An American defense officer, in statements that Reuters collects without quoting his name, said that, although technology is viableits performance under real conditions would depend on factors such as energy supply, refrigeration systems and durability in combat. Portable lasers require considerable energy, and reduce it to a size similar to that of a rifle raises engineering challenges.