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India's 30 kW laser weapon moves toward mass production

Original: INDIA’S LASER SHIELD AGAINST DRONE SWARMS ADVANCES TO MASS PRODUCTION! DRDO’s 30 kW truck-mounted Directed Energy Weapon

India's Defence Research and Development Organisation is advancing its 30 kW truck-mounted directed energy weapon toward its first production model within a year, after successful 2025 trials by CHESS. The laser system is designed to counter drone swarms and fixed-wing UAVs, giving India a low-cost defense against growing drone threats.

Why now: Successful trials and the move to mass production mark a major step in India's indigenous counter-drone defense capability.

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• INDIA’S LASER SHIELD AGAINST DRONE SWARMS ADVANCES TO MASS PRODUCTION! DRDO’s 30 kW truck-mounted Directed Energy Weapon is moving towards its first production model within a year after successful 2025 trials by CHESS. Designed to engage drone swarms, fixed-wing UAVs & · MeghUpdates · 2.5K

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