Which of the following statements about the Mk-II(a) Laser-Directed Energy Weapon (DE

DRDO successfully tested the Mk-II(A) Laser-Directed Energy Weapon (DEW) system in Andhra Pradesh. The Mk-II(A) Laser-Directed Energy Weapon (DEW) system  • The system was developed by DRDO’s Centre for High Energy Systems and Sciences (CHESS), Hyderabad along with other labs, academic institutions and Indian industries.  • It has the ability to engage and destroy drones, enemy sensors, and antennae with speed and precision. With this achievement, India joins a select group of countries, including the US, China, and Russia, possessing such advanced capabilities.  • It offers a cost-effective solution to counter low-cost drone threats, with the cost of operation being equivalent to just a few litres of petrol.  • It uses a high-intensity laser beam to neutralize targets at the speed of light, minimizing collateral damage and reducing reliance on expensive ammunition.