UK Army Downs Drone Swarm with New Energy Weapon
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The British Army successfully used a radiofrequency directed energy weapon (RF-DEW) to neutralize a swarm of 100 drones in Wales. This is the largest trial of its kind in the UK, demonstrating the weapon's effectiveness against multiple drones simultaneously. The RF-DEW, developed by Thales, disrupts drone electronics using high-frequency radio waves at a low cost of 13 cents per shot. While currently not deployed in Ukraine, the successful trial highlights advancements in British defense technology and underscores the growing importance of counter-drone capabilities.
The British Army successfully used a radiofrequency directed energy weapon (RF-DEW) to neutralize a swarm of 100 drones in Wales. This is the largest trial of its kind in the UK, demonstrating the weapon's effectiveness against multiple drones simultaneously. The RF-DEW, developed by Thales, disrupts drone electronics using high-frequency radio waves at a low cost of 13 cents per shot. While currently not deployed in Ukraine, the successful trial highlights advancements in British defense technology and underscores the growing importance of counter-drone capabilities.
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