India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully conducted a comprehensive trial of its new laser-based directed energy weapon system, marking a strategic milestone in the country’s air defense capabilities.
The cutting-edge system is designed to detect, track, and neutralize a range of airborne threats—such as fixed-wing drones, missiles, and small projectiles—within seconds. During the trial, the weapon demonstrated its ability to intercept and destroy unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) at extended ranges, as well as defend against coordinated drone swarm attacks.
In addition to kinetic targets, the system effectively disabled electronic surveillance equipment, including sensors and antennas, further enhancing its utility in modern electronic warfare scenarios.
This successful test highlights the growing importance of directed energy weapons in modern combat, particularly against the rising threat of tactical and loitering drones that have become increasingly prevalent on today’s battlefields.
