India Navy Explores Directed Energy Weapons to Combat Drone Swarms
According to Vice Admiral Ajay Kochhar, the Indian Navy is investigating advanced power solutions for future warships to support laser and microwave weaponry. By observing recent conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, military officials concluded that these directed energy systems offer a more cost-effective method for neutralizing swarms of inexpensive drones compared to traditional munitions.
Originally published by Bloomberg Business | By Sudhi Ranjan Sen | 19 October 2026 | Read original: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-10-19/india-navy-eyes-laser-armed-warships-to-counter-cheap-drones
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