Why is it in News?
→ Apollo Micro Systems received DRDO approval for access to DEW technologies.
→ Highlights India’s progress in advanced defence weapon systems.
Important Points
- Use concentrated electromagnetic or particle energy
- Do not rely on kinetic energy
- Use high-powered lasers to damage targets
- Destroy targets by heating them
- Enable precision strikes with minimal collateral damage
- Operate at the speed of light
- Low operational cost, electricity-based operation
- Effective against swarm drones
- Can engage UAVs, missiles, and small vehicles