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The high-power microwave emits high-peak-power radio frequency waves in the direction of a target.
We have been a leader in high-power microwaves for nearly a century. Our ability to constantly innovate enables us to shape the systems and solutions that advance defense.
Leveraging an extensive bench of technical and operational experts in non-kinetic defense systems allows us to layer this technology with our traditional defenses to deliver innovative capabilities with better performance and greater speed at lower cost.
The high-power microwave emits high-peak-power radio frequency waves in the direction of a target.
The RF waves travel at the speed of light and spread out as they travel, creating a "web" of energy.
When the waves reach the target, the energy causes instantaneous failure of the electronic components.
Affordable, near-continuous engagement with directed energy
Provides area air defense against a diverse set of threats
High-Power Microwaves play a key role in America’s layered defense strategy and are cost-effective, reliable solutions. This technology will help defend against peer threats and support our frontline troops by defeating airborne threats at the speed of light. HPMs provide instantaneous target interaction, can engage threats multiple times and prevent the need for defensive maneuvers.