India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has carried out the maiden flight test of its Integrated Air Defence Weapon System (IADWS), a homegrown shield that blends missiles with a directed-energy laser.
The multi-layered network links quick reaction surface-to-air missiles, very short-range interceptors, and a high-energy laser to counter a wide spectrum of threats.
The laser component adds a new dimension, enabling swift and rapid engagement of small, fast, and low-flying targets.
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