MERIO, a French technology company, has announced the development of a new unmanned system designed to guide precision weapons using a laser beam.
According to Defence Blog, the system allows a drone to “illuminate” or mark targets with a laser designator, enabling heavier attack platforms to perform precise long-range strikes.
This capability is aimed at improving the accuracy of strikes while keeping human operators safe and out of harm’s way, reflecting a growing trend in networked targeting technologies in modern warfare, where unmanned systems play a central role in surveillance and attack coordination.
“New and exciting project with the French Armed Forces! Laser designation by drones — sounds familiar? MERIO continues to push the boundaries of innovation to ensure mission success,” the company stated in a press release.
The technology is expected to complement existing target location solutions used by the French Armed Forces and European defense partners.
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