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DRDO's DURGA-2 Mk-IIA Laser Air Defense System Renders S-400, THAAD, Iron Dome Obsolete; Ends Foes Without Ammo
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India Unveils Laser Air Defense: DRDO's DURGA-II & Mk-II(A) to Revolutionize Drone Warfare
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14-03-2026, 06:13
India Unveils Laser Air Defense: DRDO's DURGA-II & Mk-II(A) to Revolutionize Drone Warfare
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DRDO is developing advanced laser-based air defense systems, DURGA-II and Mk-II(A), to counter modern drone and swarm attacks.
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These Directed Energy Weapons offer a cost-effective solution compared to expensive traditional missile systems like S-400 or Akash.
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Key advantages include near-zero cost per shot, unlimited firing capability (power-dependent), speed-of-light attack, and high precision.
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DURGA-II is a high-power strategic system (100+ kW), while Mk-II(A) is a tactical 30 kW system specifically for anti-drone operations.
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A laser-based weapon system was successfully tested in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, in April 2025, neutralizing fixed-wing drones.
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