UK Army tests new drone-killing weapon

The British Army has successfully conducted the first live-fire trials of the RapidDestroyer, a radio frequency-based directed energy weapon (RF DEW) designed to neutralize drone swarms at short range. The trials, supported by the Ministry of Defence and led by Thales UK, mark a milestone in the country’s push to develop next-generation counter-drone capabilities. According […]

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  • April 18, 2025