India Successfully Tests New High-Power Laser Weapon Developed by DRDO

India has added a powerful new weapon to its defence arsenal. The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully tested a high-energy laser weapon for the first time. The trial was conducted in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh.

During the tests, the laser system effectively targeted and neutralised aerial threats such as UAVs and drones. DRDO also released a video of the successful test on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), showcasing India’s growing strength in advanced defence technologies.