SOURCE: IDRW.ORG TEAM
In a significant leap towards bolstering its defense capabilities, India has embarked on the development of an Airborne Directed Energy System, harnessing the formidable potential of Chemical Oxygen Iodine Laser (COIL) technology. This cutting-edge laser technology holds the promise of revolutionizing India’s missile defense strategy, presenting a powerful means to intercept and destroy incoming ballistic missiles.
COIL, a state-of-the-art laser system, operates on a unique principle, utilizing a chemical reaction to generate a high-energy beam of light. This potent laser beam has the capacity to neutralize ballistic missiles from considerable distances during their critical boost phase. By developing its own Airborne Laser Testbed (ALTB), India aims to showcase the feasibility and effectiveness of utilizing directed energy weapons in countering enemy missile threats.
The ALTB project entails the modification of a commercial aircraft, which will serve as the platform for this pioneering technology. The high-energy laser weapon will be mounted in a nose turret, providing the necessary agility and versatility for effective missile tracking and interception.
Central to this initiative is the deployment of the COIL technology, a well-established and highly efficient laser system. The chemical oxygen iodine laser employs a chemical reaction involving oxygen and iodine to produce an intense and coherent beam of light, boasting immense destructive potential against ballistic missiles. This system’s capability to engage targets while they are still in their boost phase ensures an early and decisive interception of hostile threats.
Furthermore, the ALTB project holds immense potential beyond missile defense. The directed energy technology could find applications in a wide range of defense scenarios, including the protection of strategic assets, countering unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and enhancing overall battlefield capabilities.
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