DRDO tests high-powered laser weapon against ariel targets
DRDO successfully completed trials of a high-powered directed energy weapon (DEW) system on Sunday, which can target small remotely-piloted aircraft, swarm drones, missiles and sensors. (Pic credit: ANI)
Successfully tested for 3.5km range
The Laser-DEW Mark-II(A) was tested for a 3.5-km range in hot weather or extreme conditions in a live test at Kurnool in Andhra Pradesh. (Pic credit: ANI)
30-kilowatt laser
DEW Mk-II(A) laser-directed energy weapon generates a 30-kilowatt laser that can burn through enemy drones and can easily be used to blind surveillance equipment as well. (Pic credit: DRDO)
With low cost per kill, it’s much more economical
The cost of firing a DEW for a few seconds is equivalent to the cost of a couple of litres of petrol. (Pic credit: ANI)
Land version of vehicle mounted laser directed weapon
Close-up view of DRDO’s laser weapon system used in the successful interception of aerial targets in Kurnool. (Pic credit: ANI)
India enters elite club
It successfully neutralised a fixed-wing UAV and swarm drones, causing structural damage and disabling their sensors. (Pic credit: ANI)
We are the fourth or fifth country in the world to demonstrate this system ..
DRDO chairman Samir V Kamat said, "As far as I know, it is the US, Russia and China that have demonstrated this capability. Israel is also working on similar capabilities, I would say we are the fourth or fifth country in the world to demonstrate this system." (Pic credit: ANI)
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