India to Begin Mass Production of New Laser Anti-Drone System, Report Says

India is set to begin mass production of a new laser-based anti-drone defense system, according to a newspaper report, following successful testing of the platform in August 2025.

Laser-based counter-drone systems are designed to detect and neutralize unmanned aerial vehicles using directed-energy beams, an approach that has drawn growing interest among militaries worldwide as drone warfare has become a more prominent feature of modern conflicts. Such systems are typically valued for their ability to engage multiple small, fast-moving targets at relatively low cost per shot compared with traditional missile-based interceptors.

The report did not specify further technical details of the system, including its range, power source or the manufacturer responsible for its development and production. It also did not indicate the scale of the planned production run or which branches of India's armed forces would receive the system first.

India has been expanding its domestic defense manufacturing capabilities in recent years, part of a broader push to reduce reliance on imported military equipment. Anti-drone technology in particular has drawn increased investment globally as the proliferation of low-cost drones has changed the calculus of both battlefield and homeland security threats.

Further details on the system's deployment timeline and operational capabilities are expected to emerge as production moves forward, though no official government confirmation of the report was included in the available information.