Roman Abramovich's Yacht Has Anti-Paparazzi Lasers And Missile Defence System

Roman Abramovich’s incredible yacht comes complete with anti-paparazzi lasers, a missile defence system and a mini submarine. You can check it out here: 

The Russian billionaire, who has recently been sanctioned by the UK government, is the owner of a couple of superyachts – most notably Eclipse. 

The 533ft Eclipse was the largest privately-owned superyacht in the world when Abramovich got his hands on it in 2010. 

At the time it was made, the vessel was reported to have cost around £500 million, but since then it has earned itself the title of 'the $1.5billion yacht'.

And what did Abramovich get for his cash? Well, just about everything you could ever want or need, really. 

It’s home to 53 cabins, 32 of which are for crew, alongside a disco hall, aquarium, a couple of pools – one of which is the biggest ever to be installed on a private yacht – and two helipads. 

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And alongside all the usual plush features you’d expect after splashing so much cash, the ship is also equipped with a range of security features. 

Among them are anti-paparazzi lasers that are somehow able to detect when a camera is pointed at the ship and then sends over a beam of infrared light so the snappers can’t get their photo. 

And it’s not just the paparazzi that guests will be safe from, according to Dennis Causier, a superyacht analyst with VesselsValue. 

He told AP the superyacht has a plethora of high-tech security features including armoured panic rooms and bullet-proof glass fitted in its windows. 

He said: “Eclipse is equipped with all sorts of special features, including missile launchers and self-defence systems on board. 

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“It has a secret submarine evacuation area and things like that.”

The Chelsea owner is one of a number of Russians who have been hit with sanctions by the UK since the country invaded Ukraine. 

A government press release said: "As part of the UK’s leading efforts to isolate Putin and those around him, these oligarchs – who have a collective net worth of around £15bn – will have their assets in the UK frozen, they are banned from travelling here and no UK citizen or company may do business with them."

Prime Minister Boris Johnson said: "There can be no safe havens for those who have supported Putin’s vicious assault on Ukraine.

"Today’s sanctions are the latest step in the UK’s unwavering support for the Ukrainian people. We will be ruthless in pursuing those who enable the killing of civilians, destruction of hospitals and illegal occupation of sovereign allies."