UK Successfully Tests Low-Cost Radio Wave Weapon to Neutralize Drone Swarms

The Radio Frequency Directed Energy Weapon (RFDEW) can disable drones at a range of 1,000 meters for just 13 cents per shot, offering a cost-effective solution to modern aerial threats.

The RFDEW uses high-frequency radio waves to disrupt or destroy the electronic components of drones, causing them to be immobilized or fall from the sky.
The system is highly automated, requiring only one operator, and can be mounted on military vehicles for deployment across land, air, and sea environments.
The weapon was successfully tested by the British Army in West Wales, engaging multiple drones in a live-firing trial for the first time.
At just 13 cents per shot, the RFDEW offers a significantly cheaper alternative to traditional missile-based systems, which can cost tens of thousands of dollars per use.
The development of RFDEW reflects the UK's focus on advancing directed energy weapons to counter the increasing use of drones in modern warfare, as seen in conflicts like Ukraine.