2024-04-21 06:00:12
The means of waging war are evolving rapidly, driven by technological advances. Among these innovations, microwave weapons are emerging as an effective response to the proliferation of drones, these devices which have transformed the landscape modern conflicts. The US Navy, aware of this growing threat, plans to test its first prototype of a high-performance microwave weapon in 2026. poweras part of the project METEOR.
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This experimental project aims to develop a weapon capable of emitting beams of intense electromagnetic energy to neutralize enemy drones by disrupting their electronic systems. Unlike conventional weapons such as missiles and bullets, microwave weapons offer the advantage of a multi-target approach All while being relatively economical, and without causing damage to surrounding infrastructure. The need for such technologies stems in part from the rise of cheap drones, which have revolutionized war tactics by enabling coordinated, difficult-to-counter attacks. This development raises concerns regarding the security of the armed forces, especially since drones might be associated withartificial intelligencethereby increasing their ability to target goals with precision.
The METEOR project therefore represents a major advance in defense once morest drones, offering the US Navy an effective and economical solution to counter this emerging threat. This initiative demonstrates the constant adaptation of the armed forces to technological developments, with the aim of maintaining a strategic advantage in a world where conflicts are constantly being redefined.
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