The god of thunder used his hammer to slay giants. It was used in the films to fight the villain. The Air Force is working on a new weapon that it hopes will be a revolutionary drone killer. The Air Force Research Laboratory awarded a $26 million contract to Leidos to build a prototype system that will destroy small drones with high-power microwaves. The Tactical High-Power Operational Responder, or THOR, program will be used to build Mjölnir. The new system's name was kept in the family because THOR was so successful. Work on the project will begin at Albuquerque facilities this spring, and the prototype will be delivered in 2023. As small drones become cheaper, more effective and available to everyday consumers, the potential threat they could pose to military bases has increased. If loaded with explosives, they can be used to attack military installations. The spread of small, cheap, off-the-shelf drones is the most concerning tactical development since the emergence of the IED during the Iraq war, according to the head of U.S. Central Command. The emergence of a new component of warfare is what I think we're seeing. The Defense Department created a Joint Counter- Small Unmanned Aircraft Office to figure out how to stop small drones. The Army plans to spend more than $50 million this year on technological methods to take out small drones. THOR uses radio waves to destroy small drones and is able to take out multiple targets at once. After a successful demonstration at Kirtland last year, the Army said it plans to field-test THOR as a way to protect its bases from small drones. The technology THOR uses will make it more capable and reliable. The technology of the AFRL will be transitioned to Leidos so it can build more systems in the future. A detailed plan for all future counter-unmanned aerial system high-power microwave systems with enhanced range and technology for detecting and tracking drones will be created. Verus Research, an engineering firm based in Albuquerque, spent 15 million dollars to develop THOR. The military has tried to shoot down small drones with guns or nets. The Albuquerque Journal reported last year that an AFRL program manager said that the radio bursts of THOR are more effective than physical methods. It can take years for the European Union to fast-track Ukraine's membership. RV sales have gone up since the coronaviruses outbreak. The surge has made travel more difficult for some owners. Home equity and cash out refinance rates are the best today. View rates and calculate payment. 30 Year terms. You can view rates now. Do not believe your commanders. Zelensky said in a video message that he did not believe in propagandists. A TikToker is sharing her experiences after moving across the Atlantic. 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