By Ajit Dubey

New Delhi [India], April 18 (ANI): In light of the recent achievements in successfully bringing down Pakistan Army drone s along the western front, the Indian Army is scheduled to acquire an additional nine laser -based anti- drone Systems activated through emergency acquisition authorities.

The Indian Army has already installed seven of these Integrated Drone Detection and Interdiction Systems, developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) DRDO ), to address the increasing drone threat, especially along the Pakistan border . These drone Surveillance equipment, originating from China, is often utilized for smuggling arms and drugs, as well as monitoring activities along the Line of Control and the International Border.

The acquisition of these new systems is happening under an urgent procurement initiative endorsed by the Defence Ministry. This move aims at bolstering the Army’s abilities to combat terrorism and prevent infiltration. Jammu and Kashmir , defense officials informed ANI.

One such system has lately shown its efficacy by taking down a Pakistan Army drone In the area under the jurisdiction of the 16 Corps in the Jammu sector, as stated by the officials.

The drone , which had originated from China, was neutralized by Army Air Defence units stationed in the region south of the Pir Panjal range in Jammu.

The DRDO -the developed system features a 2-kW power unit laser a beam capable of annihilating enemies drone It has an effective range of 800 to 1,000 meters and is currently in active use by the Indian Army and other security agencies for counter-terrorism drone operations.

India has likewise created a more robust and potent 30-kilowatt system. laser -based counter- drone a system capable of defeating larger opponents drone Certainly, this sophisticated defense network will incorporate drones, airplanes, and possibly cruise missiles. The development is anticipated to reach operational status within approximately twenty-four months.

As a result of this advancement, India has become part of an exclusive club of countries possessing such sophisticated technology. laser -based air defence capabilities. (ANI)