New Delhi. America and China are vying to master drone-killing technology. Both superpowers are trying to defeat drone swarms, which could change the landscape of a future war. According to a report by The War Zone, China’s directed-energy drone defense efforts are advancing rapidly. His example was on display at the 2024 Zhuhai Airshow, where China introduced several high-power microwave systems to the world. The highlight of the air show, however, were three large mobile ground-based high-power microwave energy weapons designed primarily to shoot down or destroy drones.

War Zone reports that these systems, developed by China South Industries Group Corporation (CSGC) and Norinco, include a microwave system mounted on an 8×8 lightly armored vehicle and another Shacman SX2400 mounted on 8×8 trucks the 2500 series is mounted. The report also mentions that these systems include planar arrays and radar for target detection and tracking. The Zhuhai Airshow event actually served to highlight the growing global demand for counter-drone capabilities, driven by the increasing use of these weapons in armed conflicts, particularly in Ukraine.

The War Zone report said the capabilities of these new systems are not yet clear, but their development and deployment reflect China’s strategy to counter air threats. The War Zone also reported this month that the U.S. military successfully shot down 170 drones with its Coyote Block 2 interceptors in various global operations, demonstrating the potential of this anti-drone weapon to deal with unmanned aerial threats expresses.

According to The War Zone report, the US has deployed Coyote interceptors to 36 undisclosed locations outside the US, including areas of US Central Command (CENTCOM), US Africa Command (AFRICOM) and US European Command (EUCOM). . According to the report, the Coyote Block 2, manufactured by US defense company Raytheon, uses a high-explosive warhead and is part of the Low, Slow, Unmanned Aircraft Integrated Defeat System (LIDS), which includes mobile and stationary components.

The report also states that the US Army plans to add 6,700 new Coyote interceptors, as well as additional launchers and radars, to its arsenal by 2029. According to The War Zone, the US military is developing Block 3 variants with non-kinetic payloads and is also exploring other counter-drone technologies, including directed energy weapons and electronic warfare systems.

Tags: China, United States