New laser air defense system "Posokh" burned through 10-mm steel in tests

This result was achieved at a distance of 100 m

Russian specialists within the "Posokh" project tested a new optical laser scheme of domestic design for the destruction of drones, reported the developer company LazerBuzz.

New laser air defense system "Posokh"
New laser air defense system "Posokh"

During the tests, they managed to burn through 10-mm thick steel at a distance of 100 m.

In the video, a directed beam hit steel 10 mm thick at a distance of 100 m.
Representative of LazerBuzz

The "Posokh" project is powered by portable batteries, it can be installed on any armored vehicle. The target engagement range is about 1.5–2 km, at such a distance it is almost impossible to hit a drone with small arms.

The laser focuses on key components or the UAV body. The high temperature disables drones in fractions of a second — their motor fails, wires melt, and the internal components burn out.

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