High-Powered Laser Weapons & MK-2(A): A Gamechanger in India’s Defense – UPSC Notes
🔦 High-Powered Laser Weapons – India’s Light-Speed Leap in Modern Warfare “ In future wars, bullets may be replaced by beams of light.” High-powered laser weapons once belonged to science fiction. But today, they are real and already being tested by many countries, including India. These weapons don’t fire bullets or missiles. Instead, they shoot powerful beams of light to destroy or disable targets instantly — and silently. This blog explains what laser weapons are, how they work, why they matter for India, and what’s new in India’s defense laser program — all in simple terms for UPSC and defense exam aspirants. 🌟 What Are High-Powered Laser Weapons? High-Powered Laser Weapons (HPLWs) are a type of Directed Energy Weapon (DEW) . Instead of using explosives, they use focused laser beams — a very strong form of light — to hit targets like drones, enemy missiles, aircraft, or vehicles. They don’t make noise, don’t leave smoke trails, and hit the tar...