Raytheon's Phaser Microwave Weapon Downs Drones
AviationWeek · Demo · 2 min · 2016 · YouTube title: Raytheon’s High-Power Microwave Weapon Downs Drones
Why it's here
HN cites it as evidence that microwave and electromagnetic weapons against drones are real and already tested.
What it covers
Cleared Defense Department footage of Raytheon's Phaser high-power microwave weapon bringing down drones during a 2013 live-fire demonstration at Fort Sill. Raytheon says it has halved the payload size and is offering the system for operational use.