The laser-based antidrone air defense weapon system Cheongwang [DEFENSE ACQUISITION PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION]

The state arms procurement agency said on Monday that it has successfully developed a key component used in its laser-based antidrone air defense weapon system through local technology with improved performance.

The Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) said that it succeeded in developing the laser oscillator for Block-I, which is capable of launching precision strikes against small unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), in late May.

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The project was carried out by the Agency for Defense Development under DAPA and in partnership with Hanwha Systems.