Hanwha demonstrates Cheongwang laser weapon with 100% drone intercepts

Hanwha Systems showcased its Cheongwang Block-I laser air-defense system and a 30 kW vehicle-mounted laser at South Korea's Army TIGER+ drills, hitting all three target drones. Cheongwang is the world's first deployed laser weapon, needs no ammunition and costs about 2,000 won per shot.

• Cheongwang and a 30 kW laser gun hit 3 of 3 drones during the Oct 14 drills
• Each shot costs about 2,000 won and requires no ammunition
• In September the system downed 4 drones and 2 UAVs with a 100% rate
• Hanwha aims to complete a 50 kW laser armored vehicle by 2027 for export