The British army has tested the largest anti -Beron squadron exercise, but using a newly developed radio weapon.
Thursday, the British Ministry of Defense Declared in a press release It has been proven that the power weapon directed to radio frequencies (RF Dew), which is called “Rapiddestroyer”, is able to neutralize multiple targets almost once immediately.
The experiment, which occurred in the scope of weapons in Western Wales, put the test with a high -frequency radio wave emitting designed to disable or damage the critical electronic parts inside drones.
In its news statement, the Ministry of Defense stated that the regime can defeat the air portable targets about half a mile. It is also effective against devices that cannot be jammed with a model electronic war.
At an estimated cost of about 13 cents for each shot launched, the new technology can be an effective cost -cost supplement for traditional missile defense systems. The release stated that this successful experience comes Done -aircraft swarms It is increasingly seen in fighting on the front lines of the Russian-Ukraine war.
“The Defense Intelligence in the United Kingdom is estimated that last year Ukraine had to defend attacks from more than 18,000 drones,” the statement said.
During the test, the British army dropped swarms from drones in one association. More than 100 drones have been tracked, shared and defeated by using weapons in all experiments so far.
The UK has invested more than 40 million euros – equivalent to about $ 45 million – at RF Dew Research and Development, supporting 135 jobs in Northern Ireland and southeast England.
“This important experience embodies the power of British innovation – driven by our local companies, technology companies, and scientific talent,” said Maria Eagle, Minister of Defense and Industry of the United Kingdom. “We are still strengthening our defense sector, with more advanced capabilities to maintain the security of the United Kingdom at home and strongly, while making the defense a driver to grow in our cities and cities.”
RF Dew was led by “Team Horsa” – cooperation between defensive defense equipment in the United Kingdom and the Defense and Technology Science Laboratory. UK space company Thouses The development of the RF Dew used in the demonstrations.
“Thales are still at the forefront of this pioneering technology, and we are proud to continue research and development in this sector alongside our government partners,” said Nigel McFian, Managing Director of Integrated airspace Protection Systems of what Nigel McFian, Managing Director of Mysore Integrated Air Domain Protection Systems.