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UK launches new air defense project to combat swarms of drones
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The United Kingdom has announced the launch of the PANOPTES defense project aimed at creating an autonomous mobile air defense system. This system will focus on protecting ground forces and critical infrastructure from mass drone attacks.
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- PANOPTES project launched on September 3, 2026
- The system will utilize laser technologies
- Goal is to destroy drones without costly missile expenditures
- Project linked to experiences from the war in Ukraine
United Kingdom · UK Ministry of Defence · drones · ground forces · critical infrastructure
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