China showcased its LY-1 high-energy laser weapon at a national parade, signaling progress in directed-energy warfare. Mounted on an HZ141 wheeled vehicle, LY-1 is intended for shipboard defense but the size of the ground-based system suggests scalability to higher outputs. Its turret hosts a large beam aperture with optical and infrared sensors, supported by a modular unit likely housing radar and RF systems. This marks Beijing’s first public reveal of LY-1, reflecting growing emphasis on advanced defensive technologies.
