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Type 45 destroyer
Coverage of Type 45 destroyer in the Nexus archive.
- UK industry team looks to miniaturize DragonFire laser for Type 45 destroyer debut
The UK is working to miniaturize the DragonFire laser for deployment on the Type 45 destroyer, aiming for a 2027 operational debut. This would make the UK the first European NATO nation to deploy laser directed energy technology.