Summary:
- The article discusses the development of a 5kW continuous-wave (CW) fiber laser by DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organization) of India, which is now ready for production.
- The laser is being manufactured by SFO Technologies, a private defense and aerospace company, under the Make in India initiative to promote indigenous defense capabilities.
- The high-power fiber laser has potential applications in various fields, including defense, industrial, and scientific research, and is expected to reduce India's dependence on imported laser systems.