Drones, especially sent in large groups, are a nightmare of contemporary wars and conflicts. They pose a threat not only for fighting soldiers, but also for civilians. The war in Ukraine proves that they can completely overwhelm defense systems, making the goals chosen by the opponent defenseless.
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According to the Axios portal, whose journalists together with the representatives of the army watched tests, Leonidas uses high -power microwaves.
Unlike jamming, which cannot affect autonomous drones or drones connected by fiber optic, Leonidas covers a wider area and can neutralize many goals with one shot from a distance of up to 2 km. This reduces capture costs compared to kinetic systems.
The system is already equipped with the American army And it was even used in American-Filipinian military maneuvers carried out in May. One of the contracts for its purchase was signed on July 17 for the amount of $ 43.55 million.
