Bad news for Pakistan as India gets ready to fit ‘mega laser weapon’ in…, missiles of Pakistan army will be….

New Delhi: Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is making a special type of Directed Energy Weapon – DEW that will strengthen the fighter jets. The weapon will be installed in fighter jets to destroy enemy missiles coming in the vicinity. The laser-based weapon will have the capability to destroy enemy’s Tactical Ballistic Missiles – TBMs mid-air. It is being called the ‘Megawatt Airborne Laser Weapon’, which aims to eliminate tactical ballistic threats.

Ability To Target Threats From Long Distances

The question arises why this weapon will be fixed in fighter jets?  When the line of sight of this weapon increases, it can target threats from a long distance. According to officials, the development of the airborne megawatt laser weapon will begin after the 300kw DEW is made.

DRDO Has Already Made This Laser Weapon

India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has developed prototype directed energy weapons with 2kW and 5kW capabilities, effective against small drones. Further development includes 25kw to 50kw laser weapons designed to neutralise rockets and artillery, and larger 100kw and 300kw systems intended for naval deployment against aircraft and missiles.

The Threat Of China-Pak Missiles Is Increasing

It is noteworthy that, the megawatt airborne laser weapon is being made at a time when the threat of ballistic missiles from Pakistan and China is increasing. In such a situation, India has taken a big step to counter them. India also has powerful ballistic missiles such as Prithvi and Akash comes first.

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