Russia Unveils New “Posokh” Laser Weapon, Claims It Can Kill Drones in Milliseconds

Russia has conducted a test of its new laser weapon system, part of the “Posokh” project, targeting what it described as a typical FPV drone component.

The test took place at an undisclosed location in the country’s northwest and resulted in the successful destruction of a stationary drone battery.

According to Defense Express on July 12, the laser system struck the static target from a distance of 500 meters.

The duration of continuous exposure required to disable the battery was one second. Developers from LazerBuzz, the company behind the project, claim that hitting a drone’s engine mid-flight would require just two milliseconds.

The prototype tested reportedly operates at 3 kilowatts of power. A more advanced 80-kilowatt version is said to be under development for the protection of industrial and critical infrastructure, with plans for combat testing later this year.

Russian media previously reported that a separate version of the system—nicknamed a “ray gun”—is being positioned as a defense against long-range Ukrainian drones such as the “Liutyi.” The company claims a maximum effective range of 1,500 meters.

No footage of mobile targets or real-world scenarios has been made public.

Earlier, in March 2025, Russia unveiled a prototype laser rifle designed to neutralize drones, presenting it at a national conference on protecting civilian infrastructure from UAV attacks.

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