Ukraine is making significant strides in laser weaponry, with a major announcement expected in the coming months, according to Colonel Vadym Sukharevskyi, Commander of the Unmanned Systems Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
“This is an absolutely promising project. I believe that in the coming months, we will make a very serious announcement about it,” he stated, emphasizing the potential impact of laser technology in modern warfare.
Despite concerns over potential reductions in support from international partners, particularly the United States, Vadym Sukharevskyi expressed confidence in Ukraine’s ability to sustain and advance its technological progress.
“We have many intelligent people, we have excellent manufacturers. I believe in them and am confident that we will find a way out of any situation,” he reassured.
Ukraine’s progress in laser weaponry is not merely theoretical. In December 2024, Vadym Sukharevskyi revealed that Ukraine already possesses a functioning laser system known as Tryzub. The system has demonstrated its capability, reportedly allowing Ukrainian forces to target aircraft at altitudes exceeding 2 kilometers.
“We can state that today Ukraine is, if I am not mistaken, the fifth country that can claim to have a laser. At present, we can already use this laser at altitudes exceeding 2 km to shoot down aircraft,” he noted.