Q. Consider the following statements about Laser- Directed Energy Weapon (DEW) system:
1. It is developed by the DRDO’s Centre for High Energy Systems and Sciences (CHESS).
2. It will help in reducing dependence on costly ammunition from foreign countries.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: Mk-II (A) Laser- Directed Energy Weapon (DEW) system (Sahastra Shakti) is an indigenously designed and developed 30-kilowatt laser-based weapon system that can disable, degrade or destroy small remotely piloted aircraft, swarm drones, missiles and sensors.
Statement 2 is correct: Advantages: Unlike traditional kinetic weapons, laser systems offer instantaneous engagement, precision targeting, low per-shot cost, reduce dependence on costly ammunition, limit collateral damage and are particularly suited to countering low-cost drone swarms — an increasingly common threat.
Source: TH
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