The Pentagon selected manufacturers of combat lasers and microwave systems to protect the United States from drones

The Pentagon announced the selection of manufacturers of combat lasers and microwave systems for a pilot program to protect US territory from drones.

“The Department of War announced directed energy weapon systems selected from the Interagency Task Force 401 Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems pilot program, marking the beginning of the next phase of efforts to expand the operational use of high-energy lasers and high-power microwave systems throughout the country,” the department said in a press release.

According to the department, the complexes selected for testing included laser systems from AeroVironment, Kord Technologies and Boeing, as well as the powerful Leonidas microwave installation from Epirus.

The project will not be limited to the four specified complexes, since already in December, firing will take place at the Dugway training ground in Utah using other promising combat lasers and microwave installations.