The Silent Hunter laser system is one of China’s most well‑known anti‑drone platforms, designed to neutralise drones, stray missiles and other small aerial targets. It uses a high‑energy laser beam to destroy a target in a few seconds, eliminating the need for missiles or shells and keeping per‑shot costs far lower than conventional missile systems.
Saudi Arabia is listed as an official user of the system, and there have been unconfirmed reports that the technology may have been transferred to Iran, although no formal confirmation has been issued.
With the growing threat of suicide drones and saturation attacks, laser weapons such as Silent Hunter are becoming a key component of short‑range air defence upgrades.