IFPC-HPM

Epirus Inc.

United States

Indirect Fire Protection Capability - High Power Microwave - Army program using Epirus Leonidas for counter-swarm defense.

System Overview

What It Is

IFPC-HPM (Indirect Fire Protection Capability - High Power Microwave) is the Army program to field high-power microwave systems for counter-swarm defense.

How It Works

The system generates directed microwave energy that disables drone electronics across a wide area, enabling defeat of coordinated swarms.

Primary Capability

High-power microwave defeat of drone swarms for base and area protection.

Overview

IFPC-HPM represents the Army solution to the drone swarm threat, leveraging directed energy to defeat multiple targets simultaneously.

Technical Specifications

High-power microwave emitter
Wide-area coverage
Counter-swarm capability
Rapid engagement cycle

Compatible Platforms

Vehicle

Fixed Site

Deployed By

US Army

Key Features

Counter-swarm capability
Wide-area effects
Low cost per engagement
Deep magazine

Advantages

Defeats multiple drones simultaneously
Very low cost per shot
Speed of light engagement

Limitations

Range limitations
Power requirements
Potential collateral effects

Related Systems

Leonidas

THOR

FS-LIDS