Ukraine unveils "Trident" laser, aims to redefine air defense
Ukraine demonstrated the operation of the "Trident" laser system for the first time. Vadym Sukharevsky, commander of the Unmanned Systems Forces, confirmed that the system is both functional and real.
Kyiv officially demonstrated the operation of the "Trident" laser system for the first time, although rumours of the possession of such a weapon had been circulating for months.
Kyiv showcases laser weapon
As early as December, Ukraine confirmed that it possesses the Trident system capable of shooting down drones flying at an altitude of over 1,600 metres.
According to the latest announcement, the "Trident" system has the following capabilities:
- destroying attack drones, aerial bombs, cruise missiles, and ballistic missiles – at a distance of up to 3 kilometres;
- eliminating drones, helicopters, and aeroplanes – at a distance of up to 5 kilometres;
- conducting optical interference of aerial targets – at a distance of up to 10 kilometres.
The "Trident" really exists
"We can state that, as of today, Ukraine is, if I am not mistaken, the fifth country able to claim possession of a laser weapon. Currently, we can use this laser to shoot down aircraft at altitudes exceeding 2 kilometers," stated the commander of the Unmanned Combat Systems Forces, Vadym Sukharevsky.
