Russia Deploys Chinese-Made Laser System Along Ukraine Border

Russian troops on the border have deployed a Chinese laser air defense system to counter Ukrainian drones.

The online outlet Mash published a video showing the system in action.

It is reported that the system was handed over for testing to the Kochevniki (Nomads – Ed.) unit.

The trials lasted three months and, according to the outlet, confirmed the effectiveness of the laser system, allegedly destroying ‘hundreds of Ukrainian drones.’

During the trials, the system reached combat readiness in approximately two minutes and was able to engage drones at distances of up to 1.5 km.

“The experiment with this type of air defense was deemed successful, and there are plans to expand it,” the report states.

The released video shows the system’s interface, which resembles that of the Chinese Silent Hunter laser system.

The video shows footage of the Chinese Silent Hunter laser.

The Silent Hunter, also known as the LASS (Low-Altitude Laser Defense System), is a turret equipped with a 30 kW fiber-optic laser, mounted on an off-road vehicle chassis.

The system is equipped with a radar and an optical station for target detection, tracking, and engagement.

It is claimed that the radar can detect targets at distances of up to 5 km, while the optical station can lock onto and track targets at distances of up to 3 km. The stated engagement range against drones is up to 1.5 km, and the camera-blinding range is up to 3 km.

Besides Russia and China, this air defense laser system is also used by Iran and Saudi Arabia.