New Delhi: A 2 KW AI-enabled laser sniper mounted on an unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) has been launched by Pune-based defence tech startup olee.space. The system has completed field testing and is ready for operational deployment and sale, the company said.
Developed by olee.space, the system supports close-combat and perimeter- defence operations using directed-energy weapons. According to the startup, it can neutralise, dazzle or functionally damage hostile personnel, vehicles and equipment within seconds.
The unmanned ground vehicle measures about 5 ft x 3 ft and weighs under 250 kg. It is powered by a diesel engine and has an operational range of more than 130 km, it added.
As per olee.space, the platform supports autonomous navigation, target recognition and AI/ML based engagement. It can be deployed autonomously at the press of a button.
“This development represents a decisive shift in how ground combat and perimeter defence will be approached in the future,” said James Solomon, Founder and CEO of olee.space in a statement.
Solomon added that by combining directed energy, AI, and autonomous mobility in an extremely compact form factor, the company enhances battlefield effectiveness while significantly reducing risk to human lives.
According to the company, the system can operate in coordinated swarm formations, with multiple unmanned vehicles working together to secure perimeters and tactical zones. The platform can support infantry and special forces in close-combat scenarios. The system is intended for use across urban areas, borders, forests, deserts, and rugged terrain.
Following field trials with defence stakeholders, the platform, designed to reduce risk to personnel during perimeter breaches and hostile incursions, has reached operational readiness, according to the company.
