DRDO’s Photonic Radar has successfully completed its Site Acceptance Test, marking a significant advancement in India’s defense technology. This innovative radar utilizes light-based photonics for enhanced detection and tracking, with capabilities to identify stealth aircraft and hypersonic missiles with ultra-high resolution down to 1.3 cm. It offers improved immunity to electronic jamming and is versatile for deployment on various platforms, including advanced fighter jets. This development not only boosts India’s air defense capabilities but also underscores the nation’s commitment to self-reliance in military technology, placing it among a select group of countries pursuing photonic radar systems.