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China is now testing a Laser Weapon on one of their larger Vessels according to reports from Social Media which, if successful, could be integrated to their other Naval Vessels soon as well. The adoption of Lasers on Ships is brought about by some of the Lessons learned from the ongoing Crisis in the Red Sea against the Houthis.

Just a good, close look at the Mk 38 Mod 1 25 mm caliber Main Gun of the BRP Juan Magluyan (PC-392), a Jose Andrada class Patrol Boat of the Philippine Navy (PN), during the one Day Refresher Training for it for the Officers and Men of the Ship.

The Training allowed the Crew to have enhanced familiarity with the Safety Procedures and Protocols, and the Maintenance and Troubleshooting of the Gun. Aside from the Cannon, the BRP Magluyan is also armed with .50 caliber Heavy Machine Guns (HMG) and 7.62 mm caliber Light Machine Guns (LMG).

The Vessel was first commissioned into Service in 1998, so it has served the PN for over two and a half Decades now

Here is the Link to the Post containing the original Pictures on the BRP Juan Magluyan Facebook Page: https://web.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid0hF2Q5b2wBdFJxeeUW6JxPTajR7ryx4F5xwBAvBN5NT4yGefNX4D5RjtzvNLzHsNcl&id=100072039261635