The Americans are increasing their capabilities to resist unmanned swarms. Yesterday, July 27, the portal thedrive.com He reported that Raytheon has successfully tested the Coyote Block 3 drone, created at the request of the US Army.
"The Block 3 version, based on the Coyote barrage munition, uses a non-kinetic warhead to neutralize enemy drones, reducing potential collateral damage. Unlike its consumable counterpart, the non-kinetic version can be restored, repaired and reused without leaving the battlefield, " the Raytheon press service reported.
Launch of the Coyote drone from a mobile installation
Image source: raytheonmissilesanddefense.com
During tests at the Yuma test site in Arizona, the Coyote Block 3 drone managed to hit ten different drones in one launch. Raytheon does not disclose the technology of a non-kinetic warhead, but most likely, the technology of a microwave emitter was used. Previously, a similar development called MoRFIUS was already demonstrated by Lockheed Martin.
