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Pentagon selects four directed-energy systems for counter-drone pilot

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The US Department of War (DoW) has selected four high-energy laser and high-powered microwave systems for a counter-uncrewed aircraft pilot intended to assess their operational use in homeland defence.
Classification
Region
North America
Analytical Domain
Operational
Primary Category
Weapons & Equipment
Subcategory
New Weapon System
SALUTE Report
Size
Four directed-energy systems
Activity
Selected for counter-drone pilot
Location
United States
Unit
U.S. Department of War
Time
Current
Equipment
high-energy laser systemshigh-powered microwave systems
Summary

The U.S. Department of War has selected four directed-energy systems, including high-energy laser and high-powered microwave technologies, for a counter-drone pilot program aimed at evaluating their operational effectiveness in homeland defense.

Key Facts
  • The U.S. Department of War selected four directed-energy systems.
  • The systems include high-energy laser and high-powered microwave technologies.
  • The purpose is to assess their operational use in homeland defense.
  • This initiative is part of a counter-uncrewed aircraft pilot program.
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