Members of the Philippine Air Force’s 960th Air and Missile Defense Group and a United States task force participated in an experience exchange on the use of high-power microwave systems, held on April 24.
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The event took place at the Naval Education, Training and Doctrine Command, located in the province of Zambales, Philippines.
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During the activity, the American representatives presented the
Leonidas
high-power microwave system, developed by the company
Epirus
.
The Leonidas has a range of up to
1 km
and stands out for its innovative operation: unlike laser weapons, which neutralize drones individually, the Leonidas can eliminate entire groups or swarms of drones by emitting directed electromagnetic pulses that damage their electronic components.
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The exchange highlights the growing cooperation between the Philippines and the United States in cutting-edge defense technologies, especially in light of the rising threat posed by the use of drones in modern military operations.
Source: Philippine Air Force X @TeamAFP / Epirus X @epirus. This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.