"There is no 'silver bullet' to address this challenge," said the task force director. "And this pilot program integrates cutting-edge technology into the department's broader counter-drone toolkit."  

Trials have been underway for the “Radio Frequency Directed Energy Weapon."

The Leonidas Expeditionary system is being developed for the Expeditionary Directed Energy Counter-Swarm (ExDECS) initiative.

The sea service is gearing up Advanced Naval Technology Exercise Coastal Trident.

High-power microwaves are considered particularly advantageous for defeating drone swarms and small UAS such as quadcopters.

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…

Lockheed Martin's MORFIUS system can fly close to small drones and attack them with high-powered microwave pulses.

The Leonidas system will support the Army’s Indirect Fire Protection Capability-High-Power Microwave Program.

Legislation calls for the Pentagon to develop a new a strategy to counter swarms of unmanned aerial systems.