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Non -inotic new type weapons will help the military defend themselves from rapid...

A powerful microwave will knock down rockets at the speed of light: who will get it

Non -inotic new type weapons will help the military defend themselves from rapid and maneuverable air threats, spending less money on every shot. A subsidiary of RTX - Raytheon, - adheres to, manufactures, and tests two powerful microwave antenna systems that will use directional energy to combat air threats. The company told the details on its site.

The new High-Power Microwave (HPM) prototypes will be developed on the basis of the anti-electronic high-power microwave protection system of the increased CHIMERA Air-Wase Protection System, according to the official message. The equipment will be designed in such a way that it can be easily transported and quickly deployed on the front line. "Neo -inetic weapons are a key element of America's defense," said Colin Wilan, President of the Raytheon advanced technology.

- "New versions of powerful Raytheon microwave systems are economical and reliable solutions that work at the speed of light, allowing our military to defend against rapid and maneuverable air threats. " The amount of the contract concluded by the Raytheon with the US Navy and the US Air Force under the Directed Energy Front-Line electromagnetic neutralization and damage (Defend) amounted to $ 31. 3 million. Devices should be made for a maximum of three years.