DOD to prioritize non-kinetic C-UAS options in 2022

By Evan Ochsner / January 12, 2022 at 4:34 PM
The director of Joint Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems on Wednesday said the military this year will prioritize the development of non-kinetic technologies to combat the growing threat posed by unmanned aircraft. In an April test, C-UAS will focus on high-powered microwave technology, directed-energy technology and electronic warfare to build on existing capabilities, Maj. Gen. Sean Gainey said during a virtual panel hosted by the Missile Defense Advocacy Alliance. “We’re looking forward to see in our tests in April what we can...

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