UK to deploy new radio-wave weapon which can blast swarms of drones out of the sky

***The Telegraph reports:***

A new radio-wave weapon which can destroy swarms of drones in one shot is to be used by the British military for the first time.

[The Radio Frequency Directed Energy Weapon (RFDEW) ](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/04/12/british-troops-test-oceans-eleven-electromagnetic-weapon/)beams disruptive radio waves at vehicles and drones, frying the electronics inside. 

With a range of up to almost a mile, the radio weapon can be used across land, air and sea and costs as little as 10p per shot.

There will be further development in order to extend the range of the weapons system.

It is the latest announcement of new equipment the Ministry of Defence is planning to roll out after [Rishi Sunak pledged to increase UK defence spending to 2.5 per cent of GDP by 2030.](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2024/04/23/britain-boost-defence-spending-2030-rishi-sunak/)

Earlier this week The Telegraph revealed that [the Royal Marines will receive up to six new Multi Role Support Ships (MRSS)](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/05/13/royal-marines-six-new-ships-launch-drones-laser/) as part of the new £75 billion funding for defence.

**Read more:** [https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/05/16/uk-radio-wave-weapon-blast-swarms-drones-military-army/](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/05/16/uk-radio-wave-weapon-blast-swarms-drones-military-army/)

I know a country that would most probably love to test this and report back with improvement suggestions.

Uk seem to have upped our game. First the 3d printers for parts now this.

Looks like something that would be easy to mount on a ship.

Also needs a warning: “If you have a pacemaker and you’re close enough to read this sign, you’re about to have a bad day”