Jun 3, 2026 12:47 PM
Updated Jun 3, 2026 12:54 PM
The Indian Army is exploring a new approach to protecting T-90 and Arjun tanks on drone-saturated battlefields: equipping them with 10-kilowatt-class laser weapons.
The Indian Army is exploring a new approach to protecting T-90 and Arjun tanks on drone-saturated battlefields: equipping them with 10-kilowatt-class laser weapons.
Designed to engage targets at ranges beyond 1.5 kilometers (0.93 miles), the laser system offers a response time of under two seconds, enabling rapid engagement of incoming threats.
Powered by artificial intelligence, the platform integrates 360-degree infrared and radar-based targeting for continuous detection and tracking across all directions.
Read the full story on NextGen Defense: Tanks With 10kW Lasers: India Explores New Layer of Armored Protection
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