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Army Investing In Air Force’s THOR Counter-Drone Microwave Prototype

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Army Investing In Air Force’s THOR Counter-Drone Microwave Prototype
Leaders from the Army Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office enter the portable control center of AFRL’s Tactical High Power Operational Responder (THOR) to view the system’s drone-killing capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by John Cochran)

The Army is partnering with the Air Force on the development of the Tactical High-Power Microwave Operational Responder (THOR) prototype directed energy weapon designed to take down groups of enemy drones. The Air Force, which is leading THOR development, said on Feb. 19 the Army’s Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office (RCCTO) is investing in the prototype as a potential high-powered microwave solution for its Indirect Fire Protection Capability program. "The Army's directed energy capabilities will need to provide a…

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