Lockheed Martin says MORFIUS X-Rotor HPM system neutralizes 50-plus drones per flight

By Public Technologies
  • Lockheed Martin outlined new counter-drone R&D centered on Sanctum, an AI- and cloud-enabled battle manager built to adapt across engagements.
  • MORFIUS X-Rotor, an airborne high-power microwave system, demonstrated the ability to neutralize more than 50 drones in one flight.
  • GRIZZLY containerized launcher completed live-fire demonstrations across multiple launch modes, including a counter-UAS configuration guided by Sanctum.
  • A Surveyor-class Saildrone unmanned surface vessel fired two live JAGM rounds near Hawaii during RIMPAC 2026, validating USV launch integration.
  • HIMARS FLEX remained in development, targeting a doubled loadout, open-architecture munitions integration, autonomous control, while retaining C-130 transportability.


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