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Laser weapon systems
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India is planning to develop laser weapon systems that can be Submarine, Surface Ship, Airborne and Land-Based to intercept an incoming missile launched from a distance of up to 2,000 km away. This development will be headed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) working with The Laser and Science Technology Centre (LASTEC).Initially the first system is expected to be associated with India's Anti-Ballistic Missile systems that are currently in development, the first laser will take at least 10 - 15 years to come on-line.It is assessed that the first of these systems will be designed to destroy ballistic missile targets carrying nuclear or conventional warheads in their boost phase. During an interview with the LASTEC Director Anil Kumar Maini in late August 2010, it was confirmed that India intends to use laser (Directed Energy Weapons - DEW) to engage an enemy missile in its boost and/or terminal phase.A project known simply as KALI was first identified as far back as 1985; this was a DRDO/BARC (Bhabha Atomic Research Centre) programme that finally started life in 1989. Although not in itself a laser weapon system as we know it today (August 2010), the potential for the system to fulfil the role as a military DEW system is still there. It is assessed that if weaponised, it is very likely that KALI would be integrated into the Ballistic Missile Defence programme PAD/AAD.India is today (August 2010), conducting tests on a developmental 25 kilowatt laser system to hit a missile during
The complete article appears in the following publication:
Publication Title Jane's Land-Based Air Defence
Publication date Sep 01, 2010
Section Laser weapon systems
Publication synopsis Jane's Land-Based Air Defence makes gathering intelligence on land-based air defence systems quick and easy. It provides details of system development and status, technical descriptions, variants, specifications, country inventories, manufacturer details, and over 900 photographs to support recognition. This authoritative resource is essential for all those interested in remaining up-to-date on the developments within this fast moving industry.
Key contents include Man-portable SAMs
Self-propelled anti-aircraft guns
Self-propelled SAMs
Towed anti-aircraft guns and sights
Static and towed SAMs
Shelter- and container-based SAMs
Anti-aircraft control systems
Universal/multi-purpose missile systems
Inventories
Contractor details
Manufacturers index
Different sections provide in-depth detail covering Analysis
Anti-Aircraft Control Systems
Contractors
Glossary
Inventory
Laser Weapon Systems
Man-Portable Surface-To-Air Missile Systems
Self-Propelled Anti-Aircraft Guns
Self-Propelled Anti-Aircraft Guns/Surface-To-Air Missile Systems
Self-Propelled Surface-To-Air Missiles
Shelter- And Container-Based Surface-To-Air Missile Systems
Static And Towed Surface-To-Air Missile Systems
Towed Anti-Aircraft Gun Sights
Towed Anti-Aircraft Guns
Universal (Multipurpose: Land/Sea/Air) Missiles
http://www.janes.com/articles/Janes-Land-Based-Air-Defence/India-Laser-Weapon-Systems-India.html
Laser weapon systems
Development
India is planning to develop laser weapon systems that can be Submarine, Surface Ship, Airborne and Land-Based to intercept an incoming missile launched from a distance of up to 2,000 km away. This development will be headed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) working with The Laser and Science Technology Centre (LASTEC).Initially the first system is expected to be associated with India's Anti-Ballistic Missile systems that are currently in development, the first laser will take at least 10 - 15 years to come on-line.It is assessed that the first of these systems will be designed to destroy ballistic missile targets carrying nuclear or conventional warheads in their boost phase. During an interview with the LASTEC Director Anil Kumar Maini in late August 2010, it was confirmed that India intends to use laser (Directed Energy Weapons - DEW) to engage an enemy missile in its boost and/or terminal phase.A project known simply as KALI was first identified as far back as 1985; this was a DRDO/BARC (Bhabha Atomic Research Centre) programme that finally started life in 1989. Although not in itself a laser weapon system as we know it today (August 2010), the potential for the system to fulfil the role as a military DEW system is still there. It is assessed that if weaponised, it is very likely that KALI would be integrated into the Ballistic Missile Defence programme PAD/AAD.India is today (August 2010), conducting tests on a developmental 25 kilowatt laser system to hit a missile during
The complete article appears in the following publication:
Publication Title Jane's Land-Based Air Defence
Publication date Sep 01, 2010
Section Laser weapon systems
Publication synopsis Jane's Land-Based Air Defence makes gathering intelligence on land-based air defence systems quick and easy. It provides details of system development and status, technical descriptions, variants, specifications, country inventories, manufacturer details, and over 900 photographs to support recognition. This authoritative resource is essential for all those interested in remaining up-to-date on the developments within this fast moving industry.
Key contents include Man-portable SAMs
Self-propelled anti-aircraft guns
Self-propelled SAMs
Towed anti-aircraft guns and sights
Static and towed SAMs
Shelter- and container-based SAMs
Anti-aircraft control systems
Universal/multi-purpose missile systems
Inventories
Contractor details
Manufacturers index
Different sections provide in-depth detail covering Analysis
Anti-Aircraft Control Systems
Contractors
Glossary
Inventory
Laser Weapon Systems
Man-Portable Surface-To-Air Missile Systems
Self-Propelled Anti-Aircraft Guns
Self-Propelled Anti-Aircraft Guns/Surface-To-Air Missile Systems
Self-Propelled Surface-To-Air Missiles
Shelter- And Container-Based Surface-To-Air Missile Systems
Static And Towed Surface-To-Air Missile Systems
Towed Anti-Aircraft Gun Sights
Towed Anti-Aircraft Guns
Universal (Multipurpose: Land/Sea/Air) Missiles
http://www.janes.com/articles/Janes-Land-Based-Air-Defence/India-Laser-Weapon-Systems-India.html
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