SOURCE: IDRW.ORG
The Indian drone industry is witnessing a growing focus on counter-unmanned aerial systems (C-UAS) solutions, particularly those utilizing directed energy weapons (DEWs). This shift comes as traditional C-UAS methods, often relying on kinetic means like jamming or physical destruction, raise safety concerns in populated areas.
While kinetic methods have been the mainstay of C-UAS defense, they come with limitations. Shooting down drones can pose risks of falling debris in urban environments, while jamming can disrupt legitimate radio frequencies.
Directed energy weapons offer a potentially safer and more precise solution. These systems use focused energy, like high-powered lasers or microwaves, to disrupt or disable a drone’s electronics, effectively grounding it without collateral damage.
Recognizing the potential of DEWs, Indian private sector drone manufacturers are actively engaged in their development for C-UAS applications. This focus on indigenous solutions strengthens India’s self-reliance in critical defense technology.
While details of specific DEW projects remain undisclosed, this trend signifies a positive development for India’s C-UAS capabilities. DEWs, coupled with advancements in other C-UAS technologies like radar detection and signal jamming, can provide a robust and layered defense against unauthorized drone activity.
For a more comprehensive understanding of this development, further information on the specific DEW technologies being developed by Indian companies is necessary. This would shed light on the power output, range, and effectiveness of these systems against different types of drones.