China has revealed its new LY-1 high-power laser weapon during its biggest military victory day parade yet in Beijing, marking the system’s first official appearance.
Although mounted on an eight-wheeled HZ141 vehicle, the laser is reportedly intended for shipboard self-defense. The size of the land-based version shown in the parade indicates room for larger power units, hinting at potential for higher output levels.
Its turret carries a single large beam aperture supported by smaller electro-optical and infrared sensors for targeting, while a box-like module may house radar and passive radio frequency sensors.
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