Overview

• Ukraine has unveiled the 'Tryzub,' a laser weapon reportedly capable of shooting down aircraft at distances of over 2 kilometers (1.2 miles).
• The weapon, named after the trident symbol on Ukraine's coat of arms, represents a significant step in the country's defense technology development.
• Experts note that the system could be effective against slow-moving drones, which are vulnerable to intense heat, but it may struggle with faster or heat-resistant targets.
• Challenges such as thermal blooming, atmospheric interference, and maintaining laser beam strength limit the system's efficiency in various conditions.
• Ukraine claims to be the fifth country to develop such a weapon, joining the ranks of the US, China, Israel, and the UK, which is working on its own DragonFire laser system for future deployment.