End of kamikaze drones? Defense startup unveils Star Trek-style ‘laser’ shield that vaporizes killer drones in seconds

Epirus, a defense technology startup, has developed a groundbreaking solution named Leonidas, a high-powered microwave system designed to disable or destroy drones swiftly. The company recently secured $250 million in Series D funding, bringing its venture funding to over $550 million, with support from General Dynamics’ Land Systems division. This investment comes amid increased demand for advanced weaponry due to global drone threats, particularly following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

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