No missiles, no bullets: US picks 4 weapons to destroy drone swarms at light speed

 The United States is set to assess four cutting-edge directed energy weapon systems designed specifically for drone defense. Under a new pilot program focused on directed energy, these technologies—prominently high energy lasers and high powered microwaves—will be tested. The goal is to bolster military proficiency by crafting robust counter-drone solutions, showcasing a strategic shift towards innovative approaches to combat emerging aerial threats. The United States is set to assess four cutting-edge directed energy weapon systems designed specifically for drone defense. Under a new pilot program focused on directed energy, these technologies—prominently high energy lasers and high powered microwaves—will be tested. The goal is to bolster military proficiency by crafting robust counter-drone solutions, showcasing a strategic shift towards innovative approaches to combat emerging aerial threats.