Gabriel Honrada
China’s battlefield lasers have arrived in Ukraine and may soon shape a drone-saturated future war over Taiwan.
Last month, The War Zone (TWZ) reported that Russia has reportedly deployed a Chinese laser weapon system to counter Ukrainian drones, according to pro-Russian Telegram sources.
A video posted this May shows a system resembling China’s Shen Nung 3000/5000 anti-drone laser, previously supplied to Iran.
The footage depicts Russian troops operating the system from a vehicle, followed by its deployment and engagement of aerial targets, including drones visibly catching fire midair.
The Nomad special forces unit is reportedly utilizing the system, with Russian analysts deeming it a significant advancement over previous counter-drone technologies.
While the exact specifications remain unclear, experts suggest that the system is a variant of the Low-Altitude Laser Defending System (LASS) manufactured by China’s Academy of Engineering Physics.
The incident underscores deepening military cooperation between Russia, China and Iran, raising concerns over China’s expanding arms exports amid ongoing conflicts. China has denied direct involvement and claims neutrality.
The video’s emergence comes amid broader developments in laser air defense technology, including Israel’s Iron Beam system, deployed against Hezbollah drones.
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