The Indian Army and the Indian Air Force are set to enhance their defensive capabilities against enemy drones by purchasing 16 indigenous drone detection and interdiction systems. These systems will employ laser technology to disable unmanned aerial systems at a distance of 2 kilometers. The Defence Ministry is expected to approve the Defence Research and Development Organisation’s Integrated Drone Detection and Interdiction System (Mark 2). This upgraded system features a 10-kilowatt laser, effectively doubling the engagement range compared to the earlier version, which could only target drones at around 1 kilometer.
The move comes in the context of increasing threats from drones, particularly highlighted during Operation Sindoor, where hostile forces deployed numerous drones against Indian targets. In response, the DRDO is developing advanced long-range laser-based systems for drone detection and interception.
Furthermore, the DRDO has successfully trialed a direct energy weapon system capable of striking targets at distances of up to 5 kilometers. This capability will be enhanced with a 30-kilowatt laser, reflecting India’s commitment to advancing its aerial defense systems. In an important demonstration this April, India showcased its ability to bring down fixed-wing aircraft, missiles, and swarm drones using this state-of-the-art laser weapon system, thereby joining the ranks of advanced nations like the United States, China, and Russia.
The Centre for High Energy Systems & Sciences (CHESS), part of DRDO, conducted a successful test of its vehicle-mounted laser-directed energy weapon DEW MK-II(A) in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, effectively neutralizing fixed-wing drones and disrupting their surveillance operations.
As international conflicts increasingly feature drone warfare, India recognizes the need for a substantial inventory of these Integrated Drone Detection and Interdiction Systems. DRDO chief Dr. Samir V. Kamat has indicated that the organisation is also exploring the development of other high-energy technologies, such as high-energy microwaves and electromagnetic pulses, further enhancing India’s defense capabilities in modern warfare.
Original Source: https://www.firstpost.com/india/indian-army-iaf-to-induct-16-indigenous-laser-based-systems-to-counter-enemy-drones-ws-e-13951259.html
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Publish Date: 2025-11-16 23:15:00
