BREAKING: The U.S. Army now has a weapon that can instantly fry entire drone swarms.
— Defence Index (@Defence_Index) July 14, 2025
It's not a laser.
It's not a missile.
It’s Leonidas — a microwave cannon that sends out a pulse and melts electronics mid-air
No ammo. No reload. Just pure energy.
One blast = 50+ drones… pic.twitter.com/8vDtRVjjMa
Here’s What Leonidas, the U.S. Army’s New Microwave Defense System, Is Capable Of.
— Defence Index (@Defence_Index) July 15, 2025
No bullets. No missiles. No sound.
The Leonidas system uses high-powered microwave bursts to instantly disable enemy drones mid-air by frying their electronics — not jamming, but physically… pic.twitter.com/rG2gT7KMJM