<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false"><li>Photonic radars use two laser beams to generate high-frequency RF signals, offering advantages like higher detection capability and jam-resistance.</li><li>They can provide sharper target detection with purer signals and high bandwidth, making them lighter and more efficient due to the absence of copper components.</li><li>DRDO has a working prototype of photonic radars with GaN semiconductors, although challenges like access to specific materials may hinder mass production in India.</li><li>India's development of photonic radars marks progress in catching up with other countries exploring advanced radar technologies like quantum radar and terahertz radar.</li></ul>

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