Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 58352

Lasers: Weapons

Tabled: 9 June 2025

Answered: 17 June 2025

Question

Ben Obese-Jecty

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress has his Department has made in developing novel directed energy weapons.

Answer

Maria Eagle

Following the Strategic Defence Review, we have announced nearly £1 billion in further investment for Directed Energy Weapons (DEW) this Parliament. This funding will ensure the DragonFire Laser DEW system enters service with the Royal Navy in 2027 and wi...

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