France’s New Laser System Lets UAVs Mark Targets for Guided Strikes

French firm MERIO is developing a drone-based laser targeting system that allows unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to mark targets for precision strikes, keeping personnel safely out of frontline danger.

By “illuminating” targets with a laser, UAVs with the designator system enable artillery, aircraft, or naval units to hit with higher accuracy.

The concept reflects a growing focus on networked targeting and unmanned coordination in modern warfare, where drones link reconnaissance and strike assets.

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