Question : Which country has tested a laser-powered anti-drone system in July 2021 with a view to successfully conduct the 2024 Olympics ?
a. Russia
b. USA
c. Japan
d. France
Ans. d.
Related facts —
France has tested a laser-powered anti-drone system in July 2021 with a view to successfully conduct the 2024 Olympics.
Location —
The test, conducted near the Atlantic coast in southwestern France, was a first for Europe, adding that the United States and Israel were also working on similar “Star Wars”-inspired weapons.
Plan —
France plans to use the system, developed by local startup firm Cilas with public funds, to protect military bases and nuclear plants, as well as major events, against small low-flying drones that can escape radar detection.
Test —
- The prototype tested on July can detect lightweight commercial drones from a distance of up to 3 km (1.8 miles), track them and destroy them once they approach within 1 km of the canon.
- Its laser ray is one million times more powerful than the one used by QR code readers.
By — Pankaj Pandey.