Chinas Hurricane 3000 microwave weapon can sweep and kill drone swarms at 3km
China’s new high-power microwave system to counter drones has a longer range than its US military equivalent, according to its developer. This week its developer – state-owned defence contractor Norinco – disclosed some details of the weapon system for the first time. “Its effective interception range exceeds 3km [1.86 miles] against light and small [unmanned…
“Its effective interception range exceeds 3km [1.86 miles] against light and small [unmanned aerial vehicles] and drone swarms, placing it at the forefront of similar systems both domestically and internationally,” Yu Jianjun, an expert with Norinco, said in an interview with Shanghai-based news site Guancha.
That takes it from point defence – protecting assets with a short-range, targeted system – to broader area denial, which involves a bigger range and an integrated approach, Yu said, according to the report published on Sunday.
He said it did this by operating on its own or networking with laser weapons and traditional artillery to form an “iron triangle” against drones.
