British Army develops system to shoot down drones from 1km away
The UK Ministry of Defence has revealed that it is testing a futuristic weapon called the Radio Frequency Directed Energy Weapon (RFDEW) that can shoot down drones using only radio waves. RFDEW can attack targets up to 1km away, with an estimated cost of just 10 pence per shot.
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RFDEW is a weapon that uses radio frequencies to destroy critical electronic components of drones.
When it was test-fired against a British military drone at the end of 2024, it was able to detect and track multiple targets at distances of up to 1km and neutralise them 'almost instantly'. The estimated cost per shot was just 10 pence, which the Royal Air Force said was 'cheaper than
RFDEW is equipped with advanced automation capabilities, so it can be operated by one person and may be installed on military vehicles. Unlike weapons that use laser beams to deal with drones, RFDEW is unique in that it has the ability to shoot down multiple drones at once.
Minister for Defence Procurement and Industry Maria Eagle said: 'The success of RFDEW marks a transformational step for the UK. It is fantastic to see defence experts and industry working together to deliver cutting edge equipment to our armed forces - demonstrating we are gaining a decisive advantage over the new threat we face: drones.'
According to the UK Ministry of Defence, the testing programme will continue to allow for further development and experimentation, with the public-private development team further refining the RFDEW to form the next generation of mission-optimised RFDEW.
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