During testing, the British Army has taken down two swarms of drones in a single engagement. [Shutterstock]
Key Takeaways:
The British Army successfully tested its newly developed "RapidDestroyer" Radiofrequency Directed Energy Weapon (RF DEW) in its largest counter-drone swarm exercise.
The "RapidDestroyer" can instantly neutralize multiple drone targets up to half a mile away, including those resistant to typical electronic warfare, at an estimated cost of 13 cents per shot.
This cost-effective technology provides a crucial defense against the increasing threat of drone swarms in modern combat, with the UK having invested over 40 million euros in its development.
The British Army has tested its largest counter-drone swarm exercise yet using a newly developed radio weapon.
On Thursday, the British Ministry of Defense announced in a news release that its Radiofrequency Directed Energy Weapon (RF DEW), called “RapidDestroyer,” was proven capable of neutralizing multiple targets at once nearly instantly.
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Caleb Revill is a journalist, writer and lifelong learner working as a Junior Writer for Firecrown. When he isn't tackling breaking news, Caleb is on the lookout for fascinating feature stories.
