Japanese defence firms have unveiled new anti-drone laser weapon prototypes. The new weapons release comes amid increasing Indo-Pacific tensions. Is Japan preparing its new weapons against Chinese attacks? Molly Gambhir reports.

Gravitas: Japan unveils new anti-drone laser weapons

In a first, two Japanese firms recently unveiled their respective laser systems which will be used to shoot down incoming unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) or drones, reported the United States-based online newspaper The Diplomat.

Japan: Defence firms unveil high energy laser wielding anti-drone weapons

Two Japanese defense firms, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) and Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI) have unveiled prototypes of their high-energy laser weapons to shoot down sophisticated enemy drones.

Japanese Defence firms introduce high-energy laser anti-drone weapons