DRDO's 30 kW Laser Weapon Set for Production Model Within a Year
The truck-mounted weapon uses electromagnetic energy to destroy targets through either "soft kill" or "hard kill" methods, per the report. Outlook India reported that the 30 kW system can engage drone swarms, fixed-wing UAVs and surveillance sensors at ranges of up to 5 km, and that the move follows the completion of the system's final trials in August 2025, with DRDO saying the technology has been proven.
22 Sep 12:02 · TFIPOST.com