Army receives first Epirus-built drone zapper prototype
High-power microwaves are considered particularly advantageous for defeating drone swarms and small UAS such as quadcopters.
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JCO to host counter-drone swarm technology demo in pursuit of new capabilities
Plans for the gathering come as the U.S. military, Ukraine and other forces have come under attack by groups of unmanned aerial systems. And the Pentagon is…
DOD tests airborne microwave weapon’s ability to defeat kamikaze drones
Lockheed Martin's MORFIUS system can fly close to small drones and attack them with high-powered microwave pulses.
Army awards $66M contract to Epirus for microwave weapon that can zap enemy drones
The Leonidas system will support the Army’s Indirect Fire Protection Capability-High-Power Microwave Program.
Bill would prod Pentagon to accelerate fielding of new tech to defeat drone swarms
Legislation calls for the Pentagon to develop a new a strategy to counter swarms of unmanned aerial systems.