China’s Latest Laser Weapon Takes Drone-Killing Power to Soldier’s Back

Once confined to large military installations and vehicle-mounted platforms, directed-energy weapons are getting small enough to ride with frontline troops.

That evolution is reflected in China’s latest laser weapon Lijian, built by Harbin Xinguang Optic-Electronics Technology, which shrinks anti-drone laser technology into a backpackable tool.

Operating at two kilowatts, the Lijian can reportedly disable a drone in four seconds and requires less than five seconds before engaging another target.

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