Epirus Leonidas Shield Against Drone Swarms listed in TIME Best Inventions 2026
Defence News Europe - The Epirus Leonidas shield against drone swarms is listed in TIME Best Inventions 2026, dated Ocotber 15th, 2026. This acknowledgment underscores the impact of Leonidas’ high-power HPM technology as the Defence manufacturer continues to advance adaptable solutions for defeating dark drones and swarms. US defense tech company Epirus developed the Leonidas platform, which uses powerful pulses of microwave energy that can be beamed up from a driverless battlefield vehicle to disable whole swarms of drones at once. The company has positioned the hardware for use in the U.S. proposed Golden Dome defensive shield, which aims to go online by 2029. Here are the features of the the Epirus Leonidas shield against drone swarms:
What is the Epirus Leonidas shield against drone swarms?
The Epirus Leonidas shield against drone swarms uses solid-state, software-defined, long-pulse high-power microwave (HPM) technology to achieve unmatched effects against numerous electronic threats, beginning with the Counter-UAS mission. The drone shield is the most effective electronic warfare solution for directed energy counter-swarms, while being cost-effective and fit for a full spectrum of missions.
The Epirus Leonidas shield against drone swarms has the following features:
1 - High-power HPM shield against drone swarms:
Leonidas is a solid-state, high-power HPM system, utilizing Gallium Nitride (GaN) semiconductors for unmatched counter-electronics effects. Leonidas minimizes size, weight and deployment time, and maximizes maneuverability, safety, and operator control.
2 - Mobile shield against drone swarms:
Leonidas Mobile has the flexibility to integrate on any vehicle or on any hitch, bringing counter-UAS and counter-swarm capabilities to the battlefield to protect the manoeuver force. As a fully mobile counter-electronics solution, Leonidas Mobile is a revolution in mission assurance.
3 - Pod shield against drone swarms:
Leonidas Pod combines long-pulse HPM technology with multiple mount options for maximum flexibility across mission needs. With a unique form factor and open architecture, Leonidas Pod integrates with existing airborne systems and is lightweight enough to carry to go wherever it is needed.
4 - Cost-effective shield against drone swarms:
Leonidas costs pennies per kill, is ready for production now, and its magazine is unlimited.
