China upgraded its Type 071 amphibious ship with an advanced laser weapon system

A Chinese Type 071 amphibious transport dock has emerged from a refit sporting a new laser directed energy weapon system. China appears to have installed a laser directed energy weapon on one of its Type 071 amphibious assault ships, mirroring US and other nations expanding activities in the same arena. China’s latest move to mount a laser weapon on an amphibious warfare ship signals a bold leap in its naval capabilities.