Azerbaijan Unveils Laser and Microwave Counter-Drone Systems at Tartar Electromechanical Plant
DEFENSE
Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev inaugurated the revamped Tartar Electromechanical Plant, presenting new counter-drone systems, Magic Beam and Pulsar. Magic Beam utilizes a 30-kilowatt laser for neutralizing small aerial threats, while Pulsar employs microwave technology to disrupt drone electronics. These advancements enhance Azerbaijan's counter-UAV capabilities as part of a broader defense-industrial initiative.

Jan 15, 2026, 12:00 PM