Microwave blasters can down even jam-proof drones
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- #Drone Defense
- #Military Technology
- US Army Captain Bray McCollum tested the Leonidas IFPC-HPM, a microwave weapon designed to down drone swarms.
- The Russo-Ukrainian war highlighted the need for effective counter-drone technology, as traditional jamming methods fail against newer drones.
- Epirus, a defense-tech startup, manufactures the Leonidas system, which disrupts drone electronics with microwave pulses, causing crashes.
- Other companies like Thales, Leidos, RTX, and Lockheed Martin are developing similar microwave-based counter-drone systems.
- Microwave weapons pose challenges for drone designers, as reflective shielding may not fully protect drones from microwave interference.
- Ukraine is keen to acquire microwave counter-drone technology, with at least two local firms working on prototypes.
- Future goals include developing microwave blasters capable of downing drones and cruise missiles from 10km away.