Raytheon , the folks who brought you the pain ray , are at it again. The defense giant is planning an arsenal of “directed energy warheads” expected to exploit radio and microwaves to electronically neutralize targets in preference to blow them up. The company’s being typically secretive about details, but mentions the new acquisition of Ktech, an organization focusing on airborne electronic warfare and enemy vulnerability assessment, giving us a clue about the way it might all work. It’s believed the tech can be retrofitted to existing missiles: the recent payloads will identify vulnerable electronics then disrupt or perhaps destroy them with a radio frequency beam or high-powered microwaves (HPM). The warheads would monitor the outcomes, providing valuable battlefield intelligence — while, needless to say, killing fewer dudes at the ground. With industry rival BAE engaged on a seaworthy microwave gun to fry boat engines , we’re looking ahead to way forward for friendly drones circling overhead, always able to heat up our Hot Pockets.
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