Tactical High Power Operational Responder
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The Tactical High Power Operational Responder (THOR) is a high-energy laser microwave weapon developed for the defense of air bases.[1]
The weapon was developed by the Air Force Research Laboratory and provides non-kinetic penetration of targets using power microwaves to cause a counter-electronic effect . It is expected to have a large impact on the ability to disable drones.[2]
The THOR project is lead by The Air Force Strategic Development Planning & Experimentation (SDPE) Office.[3]
The weapon is considered inventory of the United States Air Force High Energy Laser Weapon Systems (HELWS).[4]
It is believed that the weapon was first used in Africa for testing in December of 2020.[5]
References
- ^ "TACTICAL HIGH POWER OPERATIONAL RESPONDER (THOR) – Air Force Research Laboratory". afresearchlab.com. Retrieved 2021-01-08.
- ^ "Air Force Deploys High-Powered Anti-Drone Weapon to Africa". SOFREP. 2020-12-19. Retrieved 2021-01-08.
- ^ "AFRL gives warfighters new weapons system". Robins Air Force Base. Retrieved 2021-01-08.
- ^ Hitchens, Theresa. "AF Says Lasers Are Being Field Tested, But NOT THOR Or Other Microwave Weapon". Breaking Defense. Retrieved 2021-01-08.
- ^ Desk, iHLS News (2020-12-24). "US Counter-Drone Microwave Weapon Tested in Africa". iHLS. Retrieved 2021-01-08.
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