South Korea to Deploy Laser Weapons Against North Korean Drones

The 'StarWars Project' aims to enhance military defenses with cost-effective, invisible lasers.

South Korea will be the first to operationally deploy laser weapons in the military.
The Block-I system can disable drones with silent, invisible beams costing $1.45 per shot.
Developed with Hanwha Aerospace, the lasers will be mass-produced and deployed by year-end.
Future versions aim to target larger threats like aircraft and ballistic missiles.
The initiative follows recent North Korean drone incursions and rising regional tensions.