The British have successfully tested a revolutionary anti-drone weapon – UNIAN
One of the advantages of the new technology is the fantastically low cost of the shot.
Following tests of a combat laser, the British Army has successfully tested a radio wave weapon designed to destroy drones for the first time. According to the country's Ministry of Defense, this “revolutionary” weapon can destroy an entire swarm of drones, spending “the price of a pack of minced meat” on shots.
The Radio Frequency Directed Energy Weapon (RFDEW) system can detect, track and engage a range of threats on land, air and sea, the British say. RFDEW is capable of almost instantly destroying targets at a distance of up to 1 km with an estimated cost of 10 pence per shot (5.2 hryvnia). This is a fantastic saving when compared to traditional air defense systems.
RFDEW is fundamentally different from laser…
