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UK successfully tests ‘drone killer’ radiowave weapon
British soldiers have successfully trialed, for the first time, a game-changing weapon RFDEW that can take down a swarm of drones using radio waves, all for less than the cost of a pack of mince pies
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The British Ministry of Defense reports.
The Radio Frequency Directed Energy Weapon (RFDEW) development system can detect, track, and engage a range of threats across land, air, and sea. RFDEWs are capable of neutralizing targets up to 1 km away with near-instant effect, and at an estimated cost of $12 per shot fired, making it a cost-effective complement to traditional missile-based air defense systems.
The weapon uses high-frequency waves to disrupt or damage critical electronic components inside devices, such as drones, causing them to be immobilized or fall from the sky. It can also be used against threats on land and at sea. Its high level of automation means the system can be operated by a single person.
“The successful trial of our Radio Frequency Directed Energy Weapon by British soldiers is another step forward for a potentially game-changing sovereign weapon for the UK,” said Minister for Defense Procurement and Industry, Maria Eagle.
- On December 23, Germany announced a new military aid package for Ukraine, including 15 Leopard 1 tanks, two IRIS-T air defense systems, and two Patriot air defense systems.
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