China Announces ‘Starlink Killer’ Microwave Weapon, Says It Can Fire 60-Second Bursts
A high-power microwave weapon is reportedly being developed in China as a potential solution to large constellations of low-orbit satellites, with Beijing describing it as “Starlink’s worst nightmare.”
Epirus Demos First Directed-Energy Takedown of Jam-Proof Fiber-Optic Drone
Epirus has demonstrated the first neutralization of a fiber-optic-guided drone using its Leonidas high-power microwave system, highlighting a potential non-kinetic counter to platforms immune to electronic-warfare effects.
New Details Surface on China’s Truck-Mounted Hurricane 3000 Microwave Weapon
China is slowly lifting the curtain on the Hurricane 3000, a truck-mounted high-power microwave weapon designed to counter drones at ranges that allegedly exceed comparable US systems.
49 Drones Gone in Seconds: US Army’s Microwave Weapon Downs Multiple Targets in Test
In a demonstration with the US Army, military contractor Epirus showcased its high-powered microwave weapon, taking down 49 drones all in one go.
US Tests Microwave Weapons in Philippines for First Time Amid China Tensions
The US Army has tested its microwave weapons in the Philippines for the first time, marking a major show of force as tensions with China continue.
US Marines Get First Microwave Weapon Prototype to Destroy Drone Swarms
The US Marine Corps has received its first high-power microwave (HPM) system prototype purpose-built to counter drone swarms.
Epirus Unveils Microwave Weapon to Kill Emerging Sea Drones
US defense firm Epirus has unveiled a high-power microwave system capable of neutralizing manned and unmanned surface vessels.
Epirus Wins Additional $250M Funding for Leonidas High-Power Microwave Weapon
Epirus has secured an additional $250 million in funding for its revolutionary Leonidas high-power microwave weapon program.
China Says New Microwave Weapon Fired Thousands of Pulses, Survived
China has announced a significant breakthrough in its high-power microwave weapon program, claiming the system survived firing thousands of intense pulses in a recent test.
Epirus Unveils New High-Power Microwave Weapon for US Marine Corps
Epirus has introduced its new high-power microwave weapon being developed for the US Marine Corps.
US, Japan Eye Joint Development of High-Powered Microwave Weapons
The US and Japan are planning to collaborate on the development of high-powered microwave weapons to defend against hostile drones.
US Navy to Test Onboard Microwave Weapon in 2026
The US Navy plans to mount a high-powered microwave-based counter-air defense system prototype on one of its vessels in 2026.
