Defence analysts believe that as unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and the emergence of drone swarms as asymmetric threats, the directed energy weapons with counter-UAS and counter-swarm capabilities can prove to be countermeasures to stop them. The DRDO also said the DEW would soon be replacing traditional kinetic weapons and missile defence systems. Find your daily dose of All Latest News including Sports News, Entertainment News, Lifestyle News, explainers & more. Stay updated, Stay informed- Follow DNA on WhatsApp.

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