THOR

AFRL / Leidos

United States

Tactical High-power Operational Responder - directed energy system using high-power microwave to defeat drone swarms.

System Overview

What It Is

THOR is a directed energy weapon that uses high-power microwave emissions to disable the electronics of enemy drones, potentially defeating multiple targets simultaneously.

How It Works

The system generates a high-power microwave beam that overwhelms and damages electronic components in target UAS, causing them to crash or lose control.

Primary Capability

High-power microwave directed energy defeat of multiple UAS simultaneously, providing counter-swarm capability.

Overview

THOR represents a leap forward in C-UAS capability, offering the potential to defeat drone swarms that would overwhelm traditional kinetic defenses.

Technical Specifications

High-power microwave emitter
Wide beam coverage
Rapid engagement capability
Deep magazine (limited by power)
Containerized system

Range

Effective Range

Classified

Compatible Platforms

Container

Fixed Site

Deployed By

US Air Force

Key Features

Counter-swarm capability
Near-instantaneous engagement
Deep magazine
Low cost per shot

Advantages

Can engage multiple targets
Very low cost per engagement
Speed of light engagement

Limitations

Power intensive
Atmospheric effects
Collateral effects on friendly electronics

Related Systems

PHASER

FS-LIDS