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The Royal Navy is set to deploy the DragonFire high-energy laser weapon on its warships by 2026, following a £100 million investment involving key industry partners. Initial trials have shown its effectiveness in tracking both air and sea targets, although development faced delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic and technical challenges. The introduction of directed-energy weapons like DragonFire is expected to enhance naval capabilities and potentially ignite a new arms race in laser technology.