(Epirus image) Navy to test Epirus high-power microwave’s ability to zap maritime drones The sea service is gearing up Advanced Naval Technology Exercise Coastal Trident. Apr 4, 2024 By Jon Harper
Leonidas high-power microwave system (Image courtesy of Epirus) 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. Nov 1, 2023 By Jon Harper
Leonidas high-power microwave system (Image courtesy of Epirus) 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… Aug 8, 2023 By Jon Harper
(Lockheed Martin image) 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. Jul 13, 2023 By Jon Harper
Leonidas high-power microwave system (Image courtesy of Epirus) 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. Jan 23, 2023 By Jon Harper
(Getty Images) 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. Jul 25, 2022 By Jon Harper