Lockheed Martin Unveils Morfius X-Rotor Counter-Drone System at Farnborough Airshow
At the 2026 Farnborough Airshow in London, Lockheed Martin introduced the Morfius X-Rotor, a ground-launched, recoverable counter-drone system using high-power microwave (HPM) technology to neutralize over 50 enemy drones per flight. Designed for low cost per kill and reusability, it integrates with any command-and-control system. The company is accelerating prototype production for frontline troops after successful tests in Arizona, California, and Oklahoma, aligning with U.S. efforts to reduce reliance on expensive interceptors against drone swarms.
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Lockheed Martin unveils counter-drone system that can neutralize up to 50 enemy drones in a single mission
Lockheed Martin has unveiled the Morfius X-Rotor, a ground-launched, reusable counter-drone system that uses high-power microwave (HPM) technology to neutralize up to 50 enemy drones in a single mission. The system is designed to counter large drone swarms without explosives, reducing collateral damage and offering a low cost per kill. It is sensor-agnostic, requiring no dedicated radar or guidance sensors, making it effective in heavy electronic warfare environments. The Morfius X-Rotor is built on a proven platform that has been flying since 2017, with recent field tests across several U.S. states. The system aligns with the U.S. Department of War's 2025-2028 Rapid Response Counter-UAS Roadmap. Lockheed Martin claims it is the only ground-launched, field-reusable airborne HPM system capable of delivering more than 50 drone kills per flight using any command and control system.
Lockheed Martin unveils counter-drone system that can 'neutralize up to 50 enemy drones in a single mission'
Lockheed Martin has unveiled the Morfius X-Rotor, a ground-launched, reusable counter-drone system that uses High Power Microwave (HPM) technology to disable up to 50 enemy drones in a single mission without explosives, reducing collateral damage. The system is sensor-agnostic, requiring no dedicated radar or guidance sensors, making it effective in heavy electronic warfare environments. It is built on a proven platform of Morfius variants flying since 2017 and aligns with the U.S. Department of War's 2025-2028 Rapid Response Counter-UAS Roadmap. Lockheed claims it is the only ground-launched, field-reusable airborne HPM system capable of delivering more than 50 drone kills per flight using any command and control system. The system boasts a significantly low cost per kill. A video demo was shared on social media, though it is unclear if it contains live test footage or animation.
Lockheed Martin unveils counter-drone system that can 'neutralize up to 50 enemy drones in a single mission'
Lockheed Martin has unveiled the Morfius X-Rotor, a ground-launched, reusable counter-drone system that uses High Power Microwave (HPM) technology to disable up to 50 enemy drones in a single mission. The system is designed to counter large drone swarms without explosives, reducing collateral damage and offering a low cost per kill. It is sensor-agnostic, requiring no dedicated radar or guidance systems, making it effective in heavy electronic warfare environments. The Morfius X-Rotor is built on a proven platform that has been flying since 2017, with recent field tests across several U.S. states. The system aligns with the U.S. Department of War's 2025-2028 Rapid Response Counter-UAS Roadmap. Lockheed Martin claims it is the only ground-launched, field-reusable airborne HPM system capable of delivering more than 50 drone kills per flight using any command and control system.
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Lockheed Martin Unveils MORFIUS X-Rotor Microwave Drone Killer at Farnborough
Lockheed Martin unveiled the MORFIUS X-Rotor at the Farnborough International Airshow, a reusable airborne counter-drone system using high-power microwave (HPM) technology to neutralize over 50 drones per flight. Unlike kinetic interceptors, the HPM weapon disables multiple drones simultaneously by frying their electronics. The system builds on earlier MORFIUS variants tested since 2017 under DARPA's Mobile Force Protection program. It is designed for field recovery and reuse, lowering cost per kill. Lockheed says it is sensor-agnostic and can integrate with existing command-and-control networks. The company has conducted flight and lethality tests in Arizona, California, and Oklahoma, and is accelerating prototype production to support the Pentagon's 2025-2028 Counter-UAS Roadmap.
Lockheed Martin Unveils Morfius X-Rotor Counter-Drone System Capable of Destroying 50 Drones Per Flight
At the 2026 Farnborough Airshow in London, Lockheed Martin announced the Morfius X-Rotor, a ground-launched, recoverable counter-drone system using high-power microwave (HPM) technology. The system is designed to neutralize over 50 enemy drones in a single flight, offering a low cost-per-kill solution to counter hostile drone swarms. It is reusable, compatible with any command and control system, and does not require unique sensors or fire control radars. Lockheed Martin is accelerating prototype production for frontline troops. The system has been flight-tested in Arizona, California, and Oklahoma, with additional tests planned. The announcement aligns with U.S. efforts to reduce reliance on expensive interceptors, as seen in conflicts involving Iranian missiles and Shahed drones. The company also introduced a cheaper Patriot interceptor.
Lockheed Martin unveils Morfius X-Rotor counter-drone system at Farnborough Airshow
At the 2026 Farnborough Airshow in London, Lockheed Martin introduced the Morfius X-Rotor, a ground-launched, recoverable counter-drone system that uses high-power microwave (HPM) technology to neutralize over 50 enemy drones in a single flight. Designed for low cost per kill and reusability, the system can integrate with any command and control system and does not require unique sensors or fire control radars. Lockheed Martin is accelerating prototype production for frontline troops. The system has been flight-tested in Arizona, California, and Oklahoma, with additional tests planned. The announcement comes amid U.S. efforts to reduce reliance on expensive interceptors, as seen in conflicts involving Iranian missiles and Shahed drones. The company also introduced a cheaper Patriot interceptor as part of this cost-reduction push.
Lockheed Martin Unveils Morfius X-Rotor Counter-Drone System at Farnborough Airshow
At the 2026 Farnborough Airshow in London, Lockheed Martin introduced the Morfius X-Rotor, a ground-launched, recoverable counter-drone system using high-power microwave (HPM) technology. The company claims it can neutralize over 50 enemy drones in a single flight, offering a low cost per kill compared to traditional interceptors. The system is designed to be reusable, compatible with any command and control system, and does not require unique sensors or fire control radars. Lockheed Martin is accelerating prototype production for frontline troops, following successful flight tests in Arizona, California, and Oklahoma. The announcement comes amid U.S. efforts to reduce reliance on expensive interceptor missiles against cheaper drone threats, such as Iranian Shahed drones. The company also introduced a cheaper Patriot interceptor as part of this cost-reduction strategy.
Lockheed Martin Unveils Morfius X-Rotor Counter-Drone System at Farnborough Airshow
At the 2026 Farnborough Airshow in London, Lockheed Martin introduced the Morfius X-Rotor, a ground-launched, recoverable counter-drone system using high-power microwave (HPM) technology. The company claims it can neutralize over 50 enemy drones in a single flight, offering a low cost per kill. The system is designed to be reused and is compatible with any command and control system, not requiring unique sensors or fire control radars. Lockheed Martin is accelerating prototype production for frontline troops. The system has been flight-tested in Arizona, California, and Oklahoma, with additional tests planned. The announcement aligns with U.S. efforts to reduce reliance on expensive interceptors against cheaper munitions like Iranian missiles and Shahed drones. The company also introduced a cheaper Patriot interceptor as part of this cost-reduction strategy.
Lockheed Martin Unveils Morfius X-Rotor Counter-Drone System at Farnborough Airshow
At the 2026 Farnborough Airshow in London, Lockheed Martin introduced the Morfius X-Rotor, a ground-launched, recoverable counter-drone system that uses high-power microwave (HPM) technology to neutralize over 50 enemy drones in a single flight. Designed to be reused and integrated with any command and control system, the Morfius aims to provide a low-cost-per-kill solution against drone swarms. The company has accelerated prototype production after successful flight tests in Arizona, California, and Oklahoma, with additional tests planned. The announcement aligns with U.S. efforts to reduce reliance on expensive interceptor missiles, as highlighted by the concurrent introduction of a cheaper Patriot interceptor.
Lockheed Martin Unveils Morfius X-Rotor Counter-Drone System at Farnborough Airshow
At the 2026 Farnborough Airshow in London, Lockheed Martin introduced the Morfius X-Rotor, a ground-launched, recoverable counter-drone system that uses high-power microwave (HPM) technology to neutralize over 50 enemy drones in a single flight. Designed for low cost per kill and reusability, the system is compatible with any command and control system and does not require unique sensors or fire control radars. Lockheed Martin is accelerating prototype production for frontline troops. The system has been flight-tested in Arizona, California, and Oklahoma, with additional tests planned. The announcement comes as the U.S. military seeks to reduce reliance on expensive interceptors like Patriot missiles against cheaper drone threats, exemplified by Iranian Shahed drones. The company also introduced a cheaper Patriot interceptor variant.
Lockheed Martin Unveils Morfius X-Rotor Counter-Drone System at Farnborough Airshow
At the 2026 Farnborough Airshow in London, Lockheed Martin introduced the Morfius X-Rotor, a ground-launched, recoverable counter-drone system using high-power microwave (HPM) technology. The company claims it can neutralize over 50 enemy drones in a single flight, offering a low cost per kill compared to traditional interceptors. The system is designed to be reusable, compatible with any command and control system, and does not require unique sensors or fire control radars. Lockheed Martin is accelerating prototype production for frontline troops, following successful flight tests in Arizona, California, and Oklahoma. The announcement comes amid U.S. efforts to reduce reliance on expensive interceptors against cheaper drone threats, such as Iranian missiles and Shahed drones. The company also introduced a cheaper Patriot interceptor as part of this cost-reduction strategy.
Lockheed Martin Unveils Morfius X-Rotor Counter-Drone System at Farnborough Airshow
At the 2026 Farnborough Airshow in London, Lockheed Martin introduced the Morfius X-Rotor, a ground-launched, recoverable counter-drone system that uses high-power microwave (HPM) technology to neutralize over 50 enemy drones in a single flight. The system is designed to be reused and can integrate with any command and control system without requiring unique sensors or fire control radars. Lockheed Martin is accelerating prototype production to get the system to frontline troops. The Morfius has been flight-tested in Arizona, California, and Oklahoma, demonstrating interception and lethal capabilities. The announcement comes as the U.S. seeks cost-effective alternatives to expensive interceptors, particularly in light of recent conflicts where interceptor stockpiles were rapidly depleted against cheaper munitions like Iranian missiles and Shahed drones. The company also introduced a cheaper Patriot interceptor as part of this cost-reduction effort.