3.4K views · 186 reactions | A traditional "iron flower" fireworks show lit up the sky of Xuzhou in #Jiangsu Province. Craftsmen create dazzling sparks with molten iron, a part of #China's intangible cultural heritage with centuries of history. #ChinaReopens | Xi's Moments | Facebook

50K views · 847 reactions | Feel the fiery breath of the Dragon... The MOD is investing £316m in DragonFire, developing in and installing the laser weapon on a Type 45 destroyer within two years following successful trials againsst drones off Scotland. https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/news/2025/november/20/20251120-dragonfire-trials Video courtesy of MBDA UK | Royal Navy | Facebook

30K views · 684 reactions | Footage of the UK's DragonFire laser weaponry system has been declassified. The weapon is seen destroying airborne drones and mortar shells. DragonFire is intended to be a technology demonstrator for a larger future project. | Interesting Engineering | Facebook

The UK has successfully tested its new DragonFire high-energy laser weapon, shooting down a high-speed drone during live-fire trials. Following the test, the Ministry of Defence confirmed that the Royal Navy’s Type 45 destroyers will begin receiving DragonFire systems starting in 2027. DragonFire delivers precision air-defense at a fraction of the cost — each laser shot costs around £10 (about $12–14), compared to hundreds of thousands for traditional missiles. If sea trials match its test-range