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UK Develops New Weapon to Eliminate Drone Swarms at 10p Per Shot

May 16, 2024, 11:16 AM

The UK is developing a new weapon designed to eliminate swarms of enemy drones and unmanned aircraft using radio waves. This cutting-edge technology, which costs only 10p per shot, can disable the critical electronic components of enemy threats. Defence Minister James Cartlidge was shown the capability by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL). The weapon is being rapidly developed for the UK's armed forces and is considered a game-changing advancement in military technology.