The first prototype will appear in the near future. The network has information about a fresh contract concluded between the US Air Force Research Laboratory and Leidos. The latter, within the framework of the agreement, will develop the Mjölnir anti-drone system. Discuss to fight drones, named after Thor's hammer” alt=”And we have the Hulk: in the USA they will create a weapon to fight drones, named after Thor's hammer” And we have the Hulk: in the USA they will create a weapon to fight drones, named after Thor honor of the hammer of Thor />
Note that the complex got its name in honor of the hammer of the god Thor from Scandinavian mythology. At the moment, the project price is $26 million. For this money, the company will create a prototype of the complex, the main task of which will be the fight against small drones.
The UAV will be disabled using microwaves. It is reported that the novelty will be based on the technology that was previously used in the Tactical High-Power Operational Responser (THOR) microwave gun.
The Mjölnir prototype is expected to be delivered to the customer as early as 2023.
Source: Defense News