Pakistan, April 17 -- The British Army has tested a new radio frequency directed energy weapon (RF DEW) designed to destroy drones. This trial took place in west Wales and is the UK's largest counter-drone exercise. The weapon, developed by Thales UK, tracked and neutralized over 100 drones during the tests.

The RF DEW disrupts drones' electronics with high-frequency radio waves. In one test, British troops took down two swarms of drones at once. The system targets threats from up to 1 kilometer away, costing only 10 pence per shot, making it much cheaper than traditional missiles.

Sgt. Mayers from the 106 Regiment Royal Artillery called the weapon "quick to learn and easy to use." He added that improvements in range and power could mak...