UK develops gamechanging weapon that can down drone swarms
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UK develops ‘invisible’ weapon that can take down drone swarms
- The British Army has successfully tested a new directed energy weapon, downing multiple drones in a groundbreaking trial.
- The weapon, developed in the UK, uses invisible radio waves to disable drone swarms, marking a significant advancement in counter-drone technology.
- This trial represents the largest counter-drone swarm operation undertaken by the British Army.
- The weapon, a type of Radiofrequency Directed Energy Weapon (RF DEW), can neutralise multiple targets simultaneously with near-instant effect.
- The Ministry of Defence has invested over £40 million in RF DEW research and development, and the technology is expected to be a cost-effective defence solution.