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India has developed a 30-kilowatt laser-based directed-energy weapon (DEW) to counter aerial threats like missiles, fixed-wing aircraft, and drone swarms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This achievement places India among an elite group of nations\u2014United States, China, and Russia\u2014that possess advanced laser weapon technologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

India Develops 30 KW Laser Weapon To Neutralize Aerial Threats<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The advancement strengthens India\u2019s position in global defense networks and opens possibilities for collaboration in DEW technology.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The weapon was developed by DRDO\u2019s Centre for High Energy Systems and Sciences (CHESS) in Hyderabad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Testing took place in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, where the system demonstrated its ability to intercept drones from long distances and destroy enemy surveillance devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The DEW can neutralize aerial threats within a 5-kilometer range.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It also has electronic warfare functions, including the jamming of communication and satellite signals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DRDO Chairman Dr. Samir V Kamat said this is just the beginning, as India is also pursuing high-energy microwave and electromagnetic pulse (EMP) weapons for \u201cStar Wars\u201d-level defense capabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The laser weapon boosts India\u2019s preparedness across land and sea-based operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As aerial threats evolve with advancements in drones and surveillance systems, this technology provides a cost-effective long-range countermeasure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It enhances India\u2019s ability to address asymmetric warfare strategies, particularly the use of drone swarms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Directed-energy weapons reduce operational costs by eliminating the need for expensive ammunition used in traditional missile defense systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DRDO is simultaneously developing high-energy microwave (HEM) systems and electromagnetic pulse (EMP) weapons to further diversify its defense tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

EMP weapons can disable electronic systems like communication networks, satellites, and command centers using powerful electromagnetic radiation bursts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DRDO Designing EMP-Based Systems To Counter Enemy Drone Swarms Instantly<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

DRDO is designing EMP-based systems to counter enemy drone swarms instantly without needing physical destruction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These EMP technologies are part of India\u2019s evolving strategy for quick responses to electronic warfare challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

High-energy microwave (HEM) systems are being created to jam enemy communication, disrupt radar, and damage electronic circuits in UAVs and guided munitions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

HEM weapons use concentrated microwave energy to interfere with or destroy electronic components in enemy drones, missiles, and surveillance tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CHESS is leading the research on vehicle-mounted microwave weapons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

HEM systems have been proven effective against a variety of electronic threats and were successfully tested in recent demonstrations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Project DURGA II is underway\u2014this is a 100-kilowatt laser DEW being developed for long-range and precision targeting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MK-II (A) Vehicle-Mounted Microwave Weapon was successfully tested in April 2025 and can neutralize airborne threats using high-energy microwaves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These indigenous defense technologies support India\u2019s broader mission of achieving self-reliance in military capabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The new developments are set to be critical for modern warfare, especially in counter-drone operations and the protection of vital infrastructure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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