DURGA-II
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DURGA-II

DURGA-II

ENTITY DEW INTERNATIONAL

01 Executive_Summary

Directionally Unrestricted Ray-Gun Array - classified 100 kW modular system for fighters, naval destroyers, armored vehicles.

03 Deep_Dive_Intelligence

Intelligence Summary: DURGA-II

Node Identity: DURGA-II is a entity categorized under "DEW" in the india intelligence graph. Directionally Unrestricted Ray-Gun Array - classified 100 kW modular system for fighters, naval destroyers, armored vehicles.

Research Evidence: The following findings from 3 research documents reference this entity:

  1. Confidence: ESTABLISHED --- ## L4: DRDO Directed Energy Weapons — Mk-II(A), DURGA-II, and HPM Systems ### Finding: DRDO has achieved significant milestones in directed energy weapons (DEW), including successful testing of a 30 kW laser DEW (Mk-II(A)) in April 2025 that destroyed drones and surveillance sensors at ranges >3 km.
  2. The DURGA-II program aims at 100+ kW systems, and a 300 kW "Surya" class is planned.
  3. (Source: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/indias-first-laser-weapon-hits-aerial-targets-in-trial/articleshow/120262000.cms) - DURGA-II (Directionally Unrestricted Ray-Gun Array) is a classified 100 kW modular system envisioned for deployment on fighters, naval destroyers, and armored vehicles.
  4. DURGA-II (100 kW) and Surya (300 kW) in development, "unlikely to enter service this decade." TRL: 5-6.

Strategic Relevance: DURGA-II is a tracked entity within the india network. With 5 documented connections to other entities, this node plays a significant role in the network topology.

Network Linkage: This entity maintains 5 documented connections in the intelligence network: DURGA-II led by LASTEC; DURGA-II evolves to Surya; DRDO develops DURGA-II; LASTEC leads DURGA-II; Surya evolution of DURGA-II.

Source Documents: Evidence compiled from: FINDINGS_FROM_research-prompts-round110.md, FINDINGS_FROM_research-prompts-round73.md, FINDINGS_FROM_research-prompts-round99.md.

04 Network_Linkage

This entity maintains 5 documented connections in the intelligence network: DURGA-II led by LASTEC; DURGA-II evolves to Surya; DRDO develops DURGA-II; LASTEC leads DURGA-II; Surya evolution of DURGA-II.

05b Related_Topics (1)

Directed Energy
usa → russia → china → israel → uk → germany → france → japan →

07 Key_Findings

  • ▸ **Confidence:** ESTABLISHED --- ## L4: DRDO Directed Energy Weapons — Mk-II(A), DURGA-II, and HPM Systems ### Finding: DRDO has achieved significant milestones in directed energy weapons (DEW), including successful testing of a 30 kW laser DEW (Mk-II(A)) in April 2025 that destroyed drones and surveillance sensors at ranges >3 km.
  • ▸ Directionally Unrestricted Ray-Gun Array - classified 100 kW modular system for fighters, naval destroyers, armored vehicles.
  • ▸ **Research Evidence:** The following findings from 3 research documents reference this entity: 1.

10 FAQ

What is DURGA-II? ▾
Identity: DURGA-II is a entity categorized under "DEW" in the india intelligence graph. Directionally Unrestricted Ray-Gun Array - classified 100 kW modular system for fighters, naval destroyers, armored vehicles.
What role does DURGA-II play in the research network? ▾
DURGA-II is classified under the "DEW" category, belonging to the INTERNATIONAL vertical group. This entity maintains 5 documented connections in the intelligence network: **DURGA-II** led by **LASTEC**; **DURGA-II** evolves to **Surya**; **DRDO** develops **DURGA-II**; **LASTEC** leads...
What evidence supports the DURGA-II assessment? ▾
The intelligence assessment for DURGA-II is supported by 3 primary sources and 3 citations. Key sources include "RECAP: DRDO Tested A 100-Kilowatt Lightweight Directed-Energy Weapon (DEW) - Indian Defence News", "Laser Science and Technology Centre - Wikipedia", and "India gets a step closer to laser weaponry as DRDO successfully tests laser system - Economic Times". These documents provide the evidentiary basis for the analysis.
What is known about DURGA-II? ▾
Identity: DURGA-II is a entity categorized under "DEW" in the india intelligence graph. Directionally Unrestricted Ray-Gun Array - classified 100 kW modular system for fighters, naval destroyers, armored vehicles.
What is DURGA-II's role in the network? ▾
This entity maintains 5 documented connections in the intelligence network: DURGA-II led by LASTEC; DURGA-II evolves to Surya; DRDO develops DURGA-II; LASTEC leads DURGA-II; Surya evolution of DURGA-II.
How does DURGA-II fit into the broader intelligence network? ▾
This entity maintains 5 documented connections in the intelligence network: DURGA-II led by LASTEC; DURGA-II evolves to Surya; DRDO develops DURGA-II; LASTEC leads DURGA-II; Surya evolution of DURGA-II.
What external sources document DURGA-II? ▾
DURGA-II is documented by 3 external sources, including 2 News article and 1 Encyclopedia article. Notable references include "RECAP: DRDO Tested A 100-Kilowatt Lightweight Directed-Energy Weapon (DEW) - Indian Defence News", "Laser Science and Technology Centre - Wikipedia", and "India gets a step closer to laser weaponry as DRDO successfully tests laser system - Economic Times".
Why is DURGA-II considered classified or significant? ▾
Identity: DURGA-II is a entity categorized under "DEW" in the india intelligence graph. Directionally Unrestricted Ray-Gun Array - classified 100 kW modular system for fighters, naval destroyers, armored vehicles.
How does DURGA-II relate to compact fusion research? ▾
Intelligence Summary: DURGA-II Node Identity: DURGA-II is a entity categorized under "DEW" in the india intelligence graph. Directionally Unrestricted Ray-Gun Array - classified 100 kW modular system for fighters, naval destroyers, armored vehicles. Research Evidence: The following findings from...
What documents should I read to learn more about DURGA-II? ▾
To learn more about DURGA-II, review the 3 primary sources, and related research finding linked in the source documents section of this dossier.

Citations 3

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Verified_Primary_Sources 3 SOURCES

primary indiandefensenews.in News article
RECAP: DRDO Tested A 100-Kilowatt Lightweight Directed-Energy Weapon (DEW) - Indian Defence News
Verifies: DURGA-II is a 100-kilowatt lightweight directed-energy weapon; LASTEC in Delhi is the lead laboratory for developing laser weapons; DURGA-II tested in 2022, planned for integration with land, sea and air platforms
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secondary en.wikipedia.org Encyclopedia article
Laser Science and Technology Centre - Wikipedia
Verifies: LASTEC was the main DRDO lab for laser development in Delhi; LASTEC developed directed-energy weapon systems for Indian Armed Forces; LASTEC worked on chemical oxygen iodine laser and gas dynamic laser
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primary economictimes.indiatimes.com News article
India gets a step closer to laser weaponry as DRDO successfully tests laser system - Economic Times
Verifies: LASTEC and CHESS are DRDO labs working on laser source development; LASTEC developed 10kW COIL and working on 30-100 kW vehicle-mounted system; LASTEC developing gas dynamic high power laser-based DEW called Aditya project
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ID: DURGA-II
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Region: india
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