South Korea deploying laser weapons to shoot down North Korean drones

SOURCE www.nbcnews.com
South Korea will deploy laser weapons to shoot down North Korean drones, becoming the first country to do so. The weapons are effective, cheap, quiet, and invisible, aiming to strengthen the military's response capabilities.

Key Points

  • South Korea becoming the first country to deploy and operate laser weapons
  • Laser weapons shoot down drones by burning down engines or electric equipment with beams of light
  • Growing interest in laser weapons globally for countering unmanned systems

Pros

  • Effective and cheap laser weapons developed by South Korea with 2,000 won ($1.45) per shot
  • Enhanced response capabilities against North Korean drone provocation
  • Potential game changer in future battlefield technology

Cons

  • Potential escalation of tensions between North and South Korea
  • Concerns about the militarization of technology