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New technology has already been presented: it transforms portable military radios into systems capable of neutralizing enemy drones.
The North American company L3Harris Technologies has developed a new technology that allows transform portable military radios into systems capable of neutralizing drones enemies.
The innovation, recently presented in the United States, aims to offer the armed forces a mobile, discreet and quickly deployable solution to respond to the growing threat posed by unmanned aerial vehicles in modern combat scenarios.
The system uses tactical radios already widely used by military personnel and security teams, adapting them to emit electronic interference signals. In practice, the devices start to function simultaneously as communication tools and as electronic warfare equipment capable of blocking connections between drones and their operators.
According to the company, the technology was designed to specifically address commercial drones adapted for military purposeswhose use has become common in recent conflicts, including the war in Ukraine.
These devices, relatively cheap and easy to operatehave been used for reconnaissance, surveillance and precision attacks, forcing armies around the world to invest in more flexible and economical defense solutions.
The main advantage of the new system lies in its portability. Unlike traditional anti-drone equipment — often mounted on vehicles or fixed structures — this solution can be carried individually by soldiers on the ground. This allows for faster response to sudden threats and increases protection for small units on the move.
According to those responsible for L3Harris Technologies, the system can interfere with multiple frequencies typically used by commercial drones, disrupting communications, navigation signals and video transmissions. Without a stable connection, many devices end up losing control, automatically returning to their starting point or falling down.
Defense experts consider that the proliferation of drones has profoundly altered the nature of contemporary warfare. Small, affordable devices can now threaten military positions, critical infrastructures and even sophisticated armored vehicles. In response, the armed forces are looking for compact, low-cost solutions that are easy to integrate into existing equipment.
