Our engineers are experts in non-kinetic defense systems and advancing how to layer this technology with our traditional defenses.

How HPM Works

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The high-power microwave emits high-peak-power radio frequency waves in the direction of a target.

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Defense in Depth

Affordable, near-continuous engagement with directed energy

Reverses cost-exchange ratio
Able to integrate and collaborate with existing kinetic weapons and fire control

Provides area air defense against a diverse set of threats

Effectively infinite magazine at low cost
Mix of kinetic and directed energy offers new options for shooting doctrines

Speed of Light Effect

High-Power Microwaves play a key role in America’s layered defense strategy and are cost-effective, reliable solutions. This technology will help defend against peer threats and support our frontline troops by defeating airborne threats at the speed of light. HPMs provide instantaneous target interaction, can engage threats multiple times and prevent the need for defensive maneuvers.


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Raytheon's High Power Microwave Systems and recent technical developments

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