British soldiers have successfully employed a radio-wave weapon known as Radiofrequency Directed Energy Weapon (RF DEW) to disable drones by disrupting their electronics. The Ministry of Defence reported that this technology can defeat airborne targets at ranges of up to 1 km, offering a promising alternative to traditional missile systems. With each shot costing only 10p, the MOD considers RF DEW a cost-effective option for Layered Air Defence, pending further development to enhance its capabilities. The UK government has invested £40 million in ongoing research for operational deployment.
RF DEW systems can defeat airborne targets at ranges of up to 1 km and are effective against threats which cannot be jammed using electronic warfare.
Sgt Mayers described it as 'a great asset to Layered Air Defence' because it effectively disables multiple drones simultaneously.
MOD believes the system could provide a cost-effective complement to traditional missile-based air defence systems, costing only 10p per shot.
The UK government has invested £40 million in RF DEW research to further develop the weapon for operational use.
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