China Unveils Man-Portable Anti-Drone Laser Weapons at Beijing Defence Expo
Chinese defence supplier Harbin Xinguang Optic-Electronics Technology showcased two man-portable anti-drone laser systems — the Lijian II and Lijian III — at a Beijing weapons exhibition. Each unit weighs 30 kg (approx. 66 lb), marking a significant step toward backpack-scale directed-energy weapons for counter-drone operations.
Highlights
- Harbin Xinguang Optic-Electronics Technology unveiled two man-portable anti-drone laser systems, the Lijian II and Lijian III, at the Defence Information Equipment & Technology Exhibition 2026 in Beijing.
- Each Lijian unit weighs 30 kg (approximately 66 lb), making them among the most compact directed-energy counter-drone weapons publicly demonstrated to date.
- The systems shift anti-drone laser technology from vehicle-mounted and fixed platforms to backpack-scale portability for individual soldiers or small units.
- Detailed specs including output power, effective range, and maximum engagement distance have not been publicly disclosed.
- China's demonstration signals significant progress in directed-energy weapon miniaturization amid growing global demand for mobile counter-drone solutions.
China Unveils Man-Portable Anti-Drone Laser Weapons at Beijing Defence Expo
Chinese defence supplier Harbin Xinguang Optic-Electronics Technology last week displayed two man-portable anti-drone laser systems at a weapons exhibition in Beijing, pushing directed-energy weapons from vehicle-mounted and fixed-platform configurations into backpack-scale portability.
The two systems — the Lijian II and Lijian III — made their public debut on Tuesday at the Defence Information Equipment & Technology Exhibition 2026, which opened in Beijing. Each unit weighs 30 kg (approximately 66 lb).
A New Milestone in Portable Directed-Energy Weapons
Anti-drone laser systems have historically been dominated by large vehicle-mounted or fixed-installation platforms, with size and weight constraints limiting deployment flexibility. The Lijian series from Harbin Xinguang aims to change that paradigm, enabling individual soldiers or small units to field directed-energy counter-drone capability — an advantage in complex battlefield environments or rapid-deployment scenarios.
Intensifying Competition in Counter-Drone Technology
As small drones see increasingly widespread use in modern conflicts, demand for effective, low-cost, and highly mobile countermeasures continues to grow. Laser weapons have attracted strong interest from militaries worldwide due to their precision targeting, low per-shot cost, and fast response times. China's introduction of a backpack-class laser counter-drone system signals meaningful progress in the miniaturization of directed-energy weapons, while also demonstrating its technical capabilities to the international market.
Detailed technical specifications for the Lijian II and Lijian III — including effective range, output power, and maximum engagement distance — have not yet been fully disclosed.
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