Russia’s “Cane” laser anti-drone rifle drew intense interest at a recent conference in St. Petersburg. According to Russian media, the weapon can engage small UAVs out to 500 m. Designers stress that the Cane is simple to use, completely recoil-free and places minimal physical demands on the operator. The laser’s “point-and-shoot” effect means the target has no time to evade; the beam can even detonate the drone’s warhead in mid-air, reducing collateral damage when the wreckage falls.
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Russia’s “Cane” laser anti-drone rifle drew intense interest at a recent conference in St. Petersburg. According to Russian media, the weapon can engage small UAVs out to 500 m. Designers stress that the Cane is simple to use, completely recoil-free and places minimal physical demands on the operator. The laser’s “point-and-shoot” effect means the target has no time to evade; the beam can even detonate the drone’s warhead in mid-air, reducing collateral damage when the wreckage falls.
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