UK unleashes drone-zapping microwave weapon amid defence tech drive

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The British Army has successfully neutralised swarms of drones in a trial of the "RapidDestroyer” — a new kind of weapon that uses high-frequency microwaves to disable critical electronic components in unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), causing them to crash.

The Army said it took down two swarms of eight drones during a single test at a site in West Wales.

During the entire trial period, the weapon was used to "track, engage and defeat” more than 100 drones.  RapidDestroyer could be deployed in war zones across the world, including Ukraine, where drones have become ubiquitous on the battlefield.

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Author / Journalist: Siôn Geschwindt

Category: Technology

Markets: NetherlandsSouth AfricaUkraine

Topics: Deep tech Government and policy

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Published On: 2025-04-17 @ 09:43:07 (2 days ago)

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