The Achilles Shield, seen in the news recently, is a: |ForumIAS

[A] High-energy laser-based counter-drone system developed by Israel

[B] Long-range surface-to-air missile system developed by France

[C] Shipborne anti-ballistic missile defence system developed by the United States

[D] Electronic intelligence and surveillance satellite developed by Greece

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation: High-energy laser-based counter-drone system developed by Israel

The Achilles Shield is an Israeli high-energy laser (HEL) counter-UAS system designed to detect, track and neutralise drone threats. It represents the use of directed-energy technology for counter-drone defence, offering a potentially low-cost-per-intercept option compared with conventional kinetic interceptors.

Source: Politico