Source : Indian Defence Updates (IDU)
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The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has begun work on developing a 5-kilowatt high-energy laser with a beam control system that can be mounted on Apache and Prachand Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) that can destroy its target before the enemy is even aware of its presence.
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| DRDO presentation of the high energy laser pod for helicopters at Aero India 2023 (Image Source: Twitter) |
The Electro-Optical and Infrared sensors on attack helicopters can provide targeting information and the high-energy laser system will strike targets at two kilometers away.
