Directed Energy Weapons

Directed Energy Weapons (DEWs) inflict damage by focusing electromagnetic or particle energy on the target.

  • These weapons can range from non-lethal to lethal in effect.

Types of DEWs

High-Energy Laser

  • Destroys or disables targets using a focused laser beam (infrared or visible spectrum).
  • Features: Attacks at the speed of light, high precision, unlimited ammunition (as long as power is available).

High-Power Microwave (HPM)

  • Uses microwave waves (300 MHz–300 GHz) to disrupt or destroy electronics.
  • Features: Wide-area effect, weather-resistant, effective against drone swarms.

Millimeter Wave

  • Waves between microwave and infrared (30–300 GHz), used for non-lethal crowd control or anti-drone applications.
  • Features: Effective in weather, ....
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