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This milestone places India among elite nations such as the United States, China, and Russia, which possess advanced laser weapon capabilities. It boosts India’s standing in global defense partnerships, potentially leading to collaborations in directed-energy weapon advancements.
The weapon system, developed by DRDO’s Centre for High Energy Systems and Sciences (CHESS) in Hyderabad, was tested in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh. It demonstrated its ability to engage drones at long range, thwart multiple drone attacks, and destroy enemy surveillance sensors. It can target aerial threats within a 5-kilometer range and includes electronic warfare capabilities like jamming communication and satellite signals.
DRDO Chairman Dr. Samir V Kamat stated that this is just the beginning. India is also working on high-energy microwave systems and electromagnetic pulse weapons to achieve “Star Wars”-like defense capabilities.
This breakthrough enhances India's defense readiness across multiple domains, including ground-based and naval operations. With aerial threats like drones, missiles, and surveillance systems becoming more sophisticated, this laser weapon provides an efficient way to neutralize hostile targets at long range.It strengthens India’s ability to counter asymmetric warfare tactics, such as drone swarms used in modern conflicts.
Unlike traditional missile defense systems, which require expensive ammunition, directed-energy weapons use high-powered lasers, significantly reducing operational costs. This means lower expenditures on defense logistics and replenishment, enhancing sustainability.
Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP) Weapons
EMP weapons generate powerful bursts of electromagnetic radiation that can disable electronic infrastructure, including military command centers, satellites, and communication networks.
DRDO is working on EMP-based counter-drone systems, which can instantly disable swarms of enemy drones without physical destruction. These weapons are being integrated into India's future battlefield strategy, ensuring rapid response to electronic warfare threats.
High-Energy Microwave (HEM) Systems
HEM systems can jam enemy communication networks, disable radar systems, and fry electronic circuits, making them effective against unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and precision-guided munitions.
These weapons use focused microwave energy to disrupt or destroy electronic systems in enemy drones, missiles, and surveillance equipment.
DRDO's Centre for High Energy Systems and Sciences (CHESS), Hyderabad, is leading research on vehicle-mounted microwave weapons. HEM systems can jam enemy communication networks, disable radar systems, and fry electronic circuits, making them effective against unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and precision-guided munitions.
Key Projects Underway
The weapon system, developed by DRDO’s Centre for High Energy Systems and Sciences (CHESS) in Hyderabad, was tested in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh. It demonstrated its ability to engage drones at long range, thwart multiple drone attacks, and destroy enemy surveillance sensors. It can target aerial threats within a 5-kilometer range and includes electronic warfare capabilities like jamming communication and satellite signals.
DRDO Chairman Dr. Samir V Kamat stated that this is just the beginning. India is also working on high-energy microwave systems and electromagnetic pulse weapons to achieve “Star Wars”-like defense capabilities.
This breakthrough enhances India's defense readiness across multiple domains, including ground-based and naval operations. With aerial threats like drones, missiles, and surveillance systems becoming more sophisticated, this laser weapon provides an efficient way to neutralize hostile targets at long range.It strengthens India’s ability to counter asymmetric warfare tactics, such as drone swarms used in modern conflicts.
Unlike traditional missile defense systems, which require expensive ammunition, directed-energy weapons use high-powered lasers, significantly reducing operational costs. This means lower expenditures on defense logistics and replenishment, enhancing sustainability.
Future Developments: Microwave & Electromagnetic Pulse Weapons.
The DRDO is also working on high-energy microwave systems and electromagnetic pulse (EMP) weapons, further diversifying India’s defense arsenal. This aligns with India’s broader goal of building self-reliant, futuristic military capabilities.Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP) Weapons
EMP weapons generate powerful bursts of electromagnetic radiation that can disable electronic infrastructure, including military command centers, satellites, and communication networks.
DRDO is working on EMP-based counter-drone systems, which can instantly disable swarms of enemy drones without physical destruction. These weapons are being integrated into India's future battlefield strategy, ensuring rapid response to electronic warfare threats.
High-Energy Microwave (HEM) Systems
HEM systems can jam enemy communication networks, disable radar systems, and fry electronic circuits, making them effective against unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and precision-guided munitions.
These weapons use focused microwave energy to disrupt or destroy electronic systems in enemy drones, missiles, and surveillance equipment.
DRDO's Centre for High Energy Systems and Sciences (CHESS), Hyderabad, is leading research on vehicle-mounted microwave weapons. HEM systems can jam enemy communication networks, disable radar systems, and fry electronic circuits, making them effective against unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and precision-guided munitions.
Key Projects Underway
- Project DURGA II: A 100-kilowatt laser-based DEW designed for long-range precision targeting.
- MK-II (A) Vehicle-Mounted Microwave Weapon: Successfully tested in April 2025, capable of neutralizing aerial threats using high-energy microwaves.
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