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The 'StarWars Project' aims to enhance military defenses with cost-effective, invisible lasers.
- South Korea will be the first to operationally deploy laser weapons in the military.
- The Block-I system can disable drones with silent, invisible beams costing $1.45 per shot.
- Developed with Hanwha Aerospace, the lasers will be mass-produced and deployed by year-end.
- Future versions aim to target larger threats like aircraft and ballistic missiles.
- The initiative follows recent North Korean drone incursions and rising regional tensions.
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