Ukrainian forces have turned to lasers to spot and track drones in complete darkness, aiming to improve nighttime targeting while reducing the cost of countering low-cost aerial threats.
Local firm SpaceRay has unveiled its handheld SpaceRay SA tracking and targeting solution, which fuses a thermal imaging sensor, a laser designator, and a 7-inch (17.8-centimeter) monitor into a single targeting capability.
The company described the platform as a response to persistent threats such as the Iranian Shahed, Russian-made Geran strike drones, and the Gerbera reconnaissance platform, with the system reportedly capable of “highlighting” targets in the air.
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