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Electromagnetic Weapons

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Uncover the potential of electromagnetic weapons in next-gen defense.

From electromagnetic pulse devices to advanced jamming systems, we examine how these technologies are disabling enemy electronics, crippling communications, and providing a strategic edge.

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Ukraine’s Backpackable ‘Frying Pan’ EW Weapon Cooks Drones Mid-Air

Patelnya EW
Ukraine fields backpackable Patelnya EW system to jam Russian drones, protect troops, and reduce operator health risks.
  • Christine Casimiro
  • May 15, 2025
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  • Electromagnetic Weapons
  • Weapons

Japan Flexes Hypersonic-Killing Railgun for First Time

electromagnetic railgun
Electromagnetic railguns can launch projectiles up to 2,500 meters per second, making them ideal for intercepting fast-moving targets.
  • Joe Saballa
  • April 25, 2025
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  • Counter-Measures
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  • Weapons

Epirus Introduces Microwave Weapon to Counter Emerging Sea Drones

Epirus microwave weapon
Epirus debuts its Leonidas H2O microwave weapon, a non-kinetic system tested at sea to disable vessel engines and enhance port and coastal defense.
  • Inder Singh Bisht
  • April 13, 2025
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  • Electromagnetic Weapons
  • Weapons

China Says New Microwave Weapon Fired Thousands of Pulses, Survived

China's Hurricane-3000 microwave weapon
China has announced a significant breakthrough in its secretive high-power microwave weapon program, claiming the system survived firing thousands of intense pulses in a recent test.
  • Staff Writer
  • January 28, 2025
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BlueHalo to Deliver EW Sensors for US Navy, USSOCOM Drones

Soldiers using an unmanned aerial vehicle during Forest Light Middle Army in Aibano Training Area, Shiga, Japan
BlueHalo has secured a $49.9-million contract to provide electronic warfare sensors for the US Navy and US Special Operations Command’s drones.
  • Staff Writer
  • January 9, 2025
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US Navy Declares IOC for Next-Gen Jammer Mid-Band

A US Navy E/A-18G Growler electronic attack aircraft
The US Navy has declared initial operational capability for the Next-Generation Jammer Mid-Band system, taking a major step in providing the E/A-18 Growler an edge in electromagnetic spectrum warfare.
  • Staff Writer
  • January 8, 2025
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  • Electromagnetic Weapons
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Leonardo UK to Provide Missile-Luring EW Decoys for US F-35s

BriteCloud 218 miniaturized decoy flying alongside an F-16 fighter
The US Navy has awarded Leonardo UK a $33-million contract to supply its BriteCloud 218 Active Expendable Decoys for the F-35 Lightning II fighter aircraft.
  • Staff Writer
  • December 16, 2024
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  • Electromagnetic Weapons
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Raytheon Completes Review of Advanced Super Hornet EW Prototype

US Navy F/A-18E Super Hornets perform a fly-by
Raytheon has completed a design review for its Advanced Electronic Warfare system prototype for the US Navy’s F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet fleet.
  • Staff Writer
  • December 5, 2024
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BAE to Develop Advanced Electronic Warfare Tech for US Combat Vehicles

Multi-Class Soft Kill System countermeasures for ground combat vehicle protection
The US Army has awarded BAE a follow-on contract to develop Multi-Class Soft Kill System countermeasures to protect the army’s ground combat vehicles.
  • Staff Writer
  • November 20, 2024
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  • Electromagnetic Weapons
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UK’s New Laser Defense System Hits All Targets in Trials

UK's new Air Defense Laser System
The UK’s new laser defense system developed for the Royal Air Force successfully defeated 100 percent of threats with pinpoint accuracy during recent live-fire trials. 
  • Staff Writer
  • October 23, 2024
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