A new British military laser could be rushed on to the front line in Ukraine to take down Russian drones, Grant Shapps has suggested.The DragonFire weapon, which is expected to be ready for deployment by 2027 at the latest, could have "huge ramifications" for the conflict in Europe, the Defence Secretary said.

A new British military laser could be rushed on to the front line in Ukraine to take down Russian drones, Grant Shapps has suggested.The DragonFire weapon, which is expected to be ready for deployment by 2027 at the latest, could have "huge ramifications" for the conflict in Europe, the Defence Secretary said.