- Lockheed Martin has released MORFIUS X-Rotor, a new airborne HPM counter-drone system that can neutralize over 50 enemy drones per flight.
- The system is designed for field recovery and reuse, reducing cost per kill and protecting defense budgets.
- MORFIUS is sensor and command-and-control agnostic, not requiring any unique sensor to guide engagements.
- The company is accelerating prototype production and flight tests to move the system from lab to frontline.
- This effort aligns with the U.S. Department of War's 2025-2028 Rapid Response Counter-UAS Roadmap.
- MORFIUS offers a competitive edge as the only field-reusable airborne HPM system with high drone kill rate and no dependence on fire control radars.
- It builds on past variants since 2017, reducing risk while effectively targeting hard threats with minimal collateral damage.
- The system provides a low-cost, high-kill-rate solution, according to company leadership.