Lockheed Martin Unveils MORFIUS: A Drone Capable of Neutralizing Adversary Drones
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Lockheed Martin has introduced the MORFIUS X-Rotor, a counter-UAS system designed to neutralize over 50 adversary drones in a single sortie. This drone features a High Power Microwave (HPM) payload and a cross-wing configuration for vertical takeoff and landing, enabling field recovery and rapid reuse.
The significance of MORFIUS lies in its ability to counter both individual drones and complex swarms, a growing concern on modern battlefields. Lockheed Martin's Jason Reynolds emphasized the system's potential to protect critical assets and sites, highlighting the increasing global demand for effective counter-UAS solutions.
Looking ahead, Lockheed Martin has completed live-fire testing and is accelerating production to meet the rising interest in MORFIUS. No further timeline was disclosed at the time of publication.
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Meet MORFIUS: The Drone Designed To Zap Other Drones
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