Saudi Arabia announced at the just-opened World Defense Exhibition that the "Silent Hunter" laser air defense system purchased from China has achieved the first shot down under actual combat conditions. This is the world's first laser weapon system that has achieved results in actual combat. The laser has a standard output power of 30 kilowatts and a maximum range of 4,000 meters. It is mainly used to intercept low-altitude drones. It can penetrate 5 mm thick steel plates at a distance of 1,000 meters, and can also hit cruise missiles. (Shutong salaries)
