A new demonstration in the United States has highlighted a potential turning point in modern warfare: the defeat of drone swarms through electromagnetic power.
Defence technology company Epirus recently conducted a live test of its Leonidas system before representatives from multiple branches of the US military and several allied nations. In its largest trial to date, the system successfully brought down 49 quadcopter drones simultaneously using high-powered electromagnetic interference.
Unlike conventional air defence solutions, Leonidas neutralises unmanned aerial systems without the need for costly missiles or explosive interceptors. By disabling drones through directed energy, the system offers a more precise and scalable defence against the growing threat of swarming attacks.
Analysts suggest the technology could reshape future battlefield dynamics, providing armed forces with an efficient and sustainable means of countering massed drone operations.
