## DragonFire laser shoots down high‑speed drones traveling at 400mph, costs $13 per shot — UK Navy to begin deploying system on destroyers

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In the trials, the MoD reports that DragonFire achieved a UK first for the above-the-horizon tracking and interception of high-speed drones.

The system is claimed to cost about £10 (~$13) per shot and can reportedly hit a £1 coin (slightly smaller than a US Quarter) from a kilometer (0.621 miles or ~1,093 yards) away.

While it’s thought that the deal covers multiple ship fits, only the initial one is confirmed for 2027.

DragonFire’s value depends on sustained power generation and accurate tracking, as the weapon requires line‑of‑sight and is subject to atmospheric interference.

The MoD has not disclosed the maximum engagement range or the laser’s output power during the test phase.

DragonFire’s shipboard role targets higher-speed aerial threats with precision, where the mobility and wide‑field effects of those systems are less applicable.

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### Pentagon says it’s investigating Sen. Mark Kelly over video urging troops to defy ‘illegal orders’

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon announced Monday it is investigating Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona over possible breaches of military law after the former Navy pilot joined a handful of other lawmakers in a video that called for troops to defy “illegal orders.”.

Kelly said he upheld his oath to the Constitution and dismissed the Pentagon investigation as the work of “bullies.”. »

### Judge dismisses James Comey and Letitia James cases, finding prosecutor's appointment invalid

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Former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James.

The judge overseeing Comey's case heard arguments on his motion last week but has yet to rule.

Like in Comey's case, only Halligan presented the case against James to the grand jury and signed the indictment. »

### The 'ShamWow guy' is running for Congress in Texas

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The "ShamWow guy" is running for Congress and is looking to wipe the floor with the competition.

Offer Vince Shlomi, the once-prominent infomercial pitchman, is running for Congress in Texas, according to a filing with the state's Republican Party.

Shlomi is running for the seat held by Republican Rep. John Carter, 84, who has served more than two decades in Congress. »

### Marco Rubio has much more at stake than Trump's Ukraine peace deal

Authored by inews.co.uk

Rubio is now working overtime in Geneva to try to salvage a peace effort that has raised fresh questions about why his boss remains so captivated by Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Trump’s special envoy, Steve Witkoff, is working alongside Rubio in the Swiss capital, flanked by Army Secretary Dan Driscoll and the US President’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner.

“Is it really possible that big progress is being made in Peace Talks between Russia and Ukraine???” »

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