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China showcases portable laser weapons for a single soldier to shoot down drones
China showcased portable laser weapons at a defense fair in Beijing, developed by Harbin Xinguang Optic-Electronics Technology. The Lijian series, designed for single soldiers, uses high-energy lasers to shoot down drones.
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