// UNMANNED SYSTEMS AND NEXT-GEN WARFARE TERM
DEW
DEW stands for Directed Energy Weapon, which is a weapon system that uses highly focused energy, like lasers, microwaves, or particle beams, to damage or destroy targets rather than using physical projectiles.
TECHNICAL DEFINITION
Directed Energy Weapons (DEW) are advanced military systems employing concentrated electromagnetic energy, such as high-energy lasers (HEL), high-power microwaves (HPM), or particle beams, to achieve non-kinetic effects against targets by causing physical damage or functional disruption.
BACKGROUND
Sky Dew, or High Availability Aerostat System (HAAS), is a high altitude missile defense aerostat used by Israel Defence Forces since 2022. The radar system was developed by Israel Missile Defense Organization (IMDO) and the US Missile Defense Agency (MDA). It is a tethered blimp, developed by the US TCOM company. The system is deployed in the north of Israel, a similar balloon is already used in the south. On May 15, 2024, the Aerostat was downed by a Hezbollah drone strike.
READ MORE ON WIKIPEDIASYNONYMS & ALIASES
- Directed Energy Systems
- Energy Weapons
- Laser Weapons
- Microwave Weapons
- Particle Beam Weapons
USAGE NOTE
DEWs are increasingly a focus for modern military development, particularly for missile defense, counter-UAS (unmanned aerial systems), and naval self-defense applications.
DEVELOPERS
Organizations developing technology related to DEW.
A global aerospace, defense, security, and advanced technologies company heavily involved in the development of high-energy laser weapon systems for military applications, including projects like HELIOS and ATHENA.
A major aerospace and defense manufacturer developing advanced directed energy solutions, including high-energy lasers and high-power microwave systems for air, land, and sea platforms.
A leading global aerospace and defense technology company focused on developing a range of directed energy systems, including high-energy lasers and advanced microwave technologies for defense.
An aerospace company that has historically worked on airborne laser systems and continues to explore directed energy solutions for military aircraft and other defense platforms.
Specializes in advanced electromagnetic and power systems, including the development of high-power laser and pulsed power systems for defense applications.
Develops high-energy laser weapon systems, particularly for the U.S. Army, focusing on air and missile defense applications.
A primary scientific research and development center for the United States Air Force, conducting extensive research and development into directed energy technologies, including high-energy lasers and high-power microwave systems.
Actively researches, develops, and integrates directed energy weapon systems for naval platforms, including ship-mounted lasers and high-power microwave systems for defense against drones, boats, and missiles.