Ukrainian Armed Forces use laser against FPV drone for the first time

Ukrainian Armed Forces laser weapons destroy fibre optic cable

The Ukrainian military demonstrated the use of laser weapons to destroy a fibre-optic cable used by a Russian FPV drone. The video of the incident was posted online and is being actively shared among military analysts.

According to reports, the laser burned fibre optic wires, The drone was controlled by the controllers.

What happened

The video shows how a Russian FPV drone on a fibre-optic cable was ambushed and waiting for Ukrainian equipment. The drone's camera captured the moment when laser beam cuts the cable, which provided communication with the operator.

Result:

• the fibre optic cable has been damaged

• the drone has lost control

• the drone's control system stops working

Why it matters

FPV drones on fibre-optic cable have been actively used by the Russian military in recent years, as they:

• do not depend on a radio signal

• are almost not susceptible to electronic warfare

• can work even in the area of active EW

The use of laser weapons for physical damage to the cable may become a new method of combating such drones.

Context.

Fibre-optic-controlled drones have become one of the new challenges on the frontline, as traditional electronic warfare systems cannot always stop them effectively.

The use of laser technology opens up new opportunities for targeted destruction of critical elements of such drones, The company's products include control cables.