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THOR
THOR is a U.S. Air Force directed energy weapon designed to disable or destroy multiple drones simultaneously using high-power microwaves. It creates an invisible barrier of energy to protect bases and assets from drone attacks.
TECHNICAL DEFINITION
The Tactical High-power Operational Responder (THOR) is a directed energy weapon system developed by the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) specifically for Counter-Unmanned Aircraft System (C-UAS) missions, utilizing high-power microwave (HPM) technology to neutralize drone swarms and provide wide-area defense.
BACKGROUND
The Tactical High-power Operational Responder (THOR) is a high-power microwave directed energy weapon developed by the United States Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL).
READ MORE ON WIKIPEDIASYNONYMS & ALIASES
- Tactical High-power Operational Responder
- HPM C-UAS system
- Drone swarm killer
- Microwave drone defense
- Directed energy counter-drone
USAGE NOTE
THOR is primarily used for base and asset defense against emerging drone threats and drone swarm attacks.
DEVELOPERS
Organizations developing technology related to THOR.
The primary U.S. Air Force scientific research organization responsible for developing and testing advanced aerospace technologies, including the THOR (Tactical High-Power Operational Responder) directed energy weapon.
A major defense contractor that developed the THOR directed energy system, among other advanced military technologies, for the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory.
A global aerospace and defense company deeply involved in the research, development, and production of directed energy weapon systems, including high-energy lasers for air and missile defense.
A leading global aerospace and defense technology company that develops a wide range of advanced systems, including directed energy weapons and related technologies for military applications.
An aerospace leader with a significant presence in defense, including the development of advanced directed energy systems such as high-energy lasers for various military platforms.
A company specializing in advanced technology solutions for defense and commercial applications, including electromagnetic launch systems, pulse power, and directed energy weapons.