Japan is testing a new laser 100KW weapon capable of destroying drones and cutting through metal while targets are still in flight.

 

Japan is testing a new laser weapon capable of destroying drones and cutting through metal while targets are still in flight. The system is installed on a 6,200-ton warship and delivers a powerful 100-kilowatt beam.

The weapon works by combining ten separate 10-kilowatt lasers into one focused beam. That concentrated energy is strong enough to burn through metal surfaces and disable airborne threats.

It is designed to intercept drones, mortar rounds, and other lightweight aerial targets. Unlike missiles, it does not rely on stored ammunition.

Officials say the system has “unlimited magazine depth,” meaning it can fire as long as power is available. The cost per shot is far lower than traditional air-defense weapons.

Sea trials beginning after February 27, 2026 will test how the laser performs in real maritime conditions such as wind, moisture, and salt air. With this program, Japan joins several other nations developing directed-energy weapons.

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