What is Shakti in News?

● Shakti is an advanced electronic warfare(EW) system.

● Designed by: It has been designed and developed by the Defence Electronics Research Laboratory in Hyderabad which is part of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).

● Purpose: To provide an electronic layer of defence against modern radars and anti-ship missiles to ensure survivability in the maritime battlefield. 

● The system has also been integrated with the wideband electronic support measures (ESM) and electronic counter measures for the defence of Indian Navy ships against missile attacks.The ESM of the system helps in finding accurate direction and interception of modern radars.