British military unveils radio weapon to counter drone swarms
The British military has used radio wave weapons for the first time to destroy a swarm of drones, reports the "Daily Mail". Currently, the weapon has a range of 1,000 metres, but further research could increase it.
The British armed forces conducted tests of a groundbreaking radio wave weapon that effectively destroyed a swarm of drones. This technology, utilizing radio waves to disrupt the drones' electronic circuits, could be crucial in defence against tactics used by Russia.
During the largest exercises of this kind, the British military used a device emitting radio waves that disabled the drones' electronics, causing them to safely fall to the ground.
The drones then crashed harmlessly to earth defeated by the Radio Frequency Directed Energy Weapon (RF DEW) - which costs just 10 pence (12 euro cents) per shot fired, emphasise journalists from the "Daily Mail".
Currently, the RF DEW has a range of 1,000 metres, but further research could increase it. In tests conducted in Wales, these systems destroyed four drones simultaneously. The Minister for Defence Procurement, Angela Eagle, emphasised the importance of this technology for British innovation and security.
The RF DEW technology can be mounted on various military vehicles. The systems can operate in rapid-fire mode or cover a wider area, attacking multiple targets simultaneously.
Drones at war - a new era of armed conflicts
The modern battlefield has undergone a drastic transformation over the past decades. One of the most important symbols of this change is the drone—unmanned aerial vehicles that have revolutionised the way warfare is conducted.
From reconnaissance missions to precision attacks - drones have become an integral part of modern armies.
Initially, drones were used mainly for reconnaissance purposes - they provided valuable information about enemy movements, terrain topography, or real-time situations. However, their role quickly began to expand. Thanks to the miniaturisation of technology and the development of fire control systems, drones started to perform offensive tasks as well.
