Chinese Laser Weapon in Action: Russia's Secret Weapon Against Ukrainian Drones?
Russia deploys Chinese laser technology to thwart unwanted aerial intrusions by drones.
Let's dive into an intriguing piece of military intelligence! Recent reports suggest that Moscow's troops have been relying on a weapon from China to take down Ukrainian drones. Sound like a blockbuster movie plot? Let's break it down.
You might have heard of the Silent Hunter, a Chinese-made laser anti-aircraft system. According to Ukrainian news outlet Militarnyi, this bad boy has been in play since at least October 2024, when Russian special units, like the Nomad mobile air defense group, started using it to combat Ukrainian drones.
A video from the Russian blog Militárinformant showcases the Silent Hunter in action, demonstrating both test shots and the neutralization of Ukrainian drones, speculated to be of the Shchedryk and Skywalker X8 types, or even drone decoys.
So, what makes this laser weapon tick? At its core, the Silent Hunter sports a turret cannon equipped with a 30-kilowatt fiber laser. This bad boy can be easily mounted on a vehicle. The system also boasts a radar and a command station for detecting, tracking, and targeting drones. With a reported maximum range of four kilometers, this laser system is a formidable force. It's rumored that the Chinese Academy of Engineering Physics was behind the weapon's development.
The Silent Hunter first made its grand debut at a trade fair in Abu Dhabi in 2017. It's not just Russia that's a fan – China and Russia aren't the only countries to include this anti-aircraft system in their military arsenal. Iran and Saudi Arabia have also been spotted using the Silent Hunter.
In April 2024, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made headlines with a statement: Ukraine had received info that China was arming Russia. China promptly denied the allegations, maintaining that they had never supplied any lethal weapons. Intriguing, isn't it?
So, there you have it – China's Silent Hunter laser anti-aircraft system in action against Ukrainian drones. Cue the drama!
- Russia
- China
- Ukraine
- Weapons
- Military
- Drones
Sources: ntv.de, jpe
- The alleged use of China's Silent Hunter laser anti-aircraft system by Russia raises questions about the involvement of these nations in the conflict, as highlighted in general news.
- Employment of advanced technology such as the Silent Hunter in war-and-conflicts could significantly impact employment policy discussions in politics worldwide.
