A high-tech, non-kinetic counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) kill chain from Epirus and Digital Force Technologies (DFT) aims to give operators the upper hand against drones.
The system pairs DFT’s Seraphim command-and-control and multi-modal sensor fusion software with Epirus’ Leonidas high-power microwave weapon.
The goal is to create a kill chain designed to detect, track, and disrupt hostile drone threats more efficiently while keeping collateral effects low.
“Integrating Seraphim with Epirus’ Leonidas high-power microwave platform extends AI-enabled decision making through the defeat layer of the C-UAS kill chain,” said Justin MacLaurin, DFT Chief Executive Officer.
“This partnership reflects a shared commitment to scalable, interoperable systems that give operators faster, more effective solutions to defeat evolving drone threats.”
The companies plan US government demonstrations and are expected to unveil the full non-kinetic kill chain later this year.
A Disruptive Combination
Leonidas uses electromagnetic interference to disrupt swarming, AI-driven, and fiber-optic drones that often evade conventional electronic warfare measures.
Operating within software-defined safe zones, it reportedly delivers precise, scalable counter-drone effects with minimal impact on nearby systems.
Seraphim, meanwhile, is a software platform and C-UAS suite that autonomously tracks and identifies drones in complex operational environments.
By processing data in real time and automatically prioritizing threats, it accelerates the transition from detection to active response.
Together, Leonidas and Seraphim are positioned to redefine layered drone defense and give operators an edge in increasingly contested airspace.
