India, Aug. 28 -- "Thales in the UK are pleased to announce further successful trials of RapidDestroyer - a radio frequency directed energy weapon (RFDEW) designed to counter drone swarms". The trials took place in April 2026 at Pershore, Gloucestershire, in partnership with Teledyne E2V and marks another milestone in advancing RFDEW technologies. Building on previous successes, RapidDestroyer neutralised 80 drones in individual scenarios. Thales and E2V demonstrated the upgraded 4 panel effector which enhances the focus of the effectors power, increasing the energy on the target and allowing for additional range of engagement to be achieved. This extensive testing enabled a forensic analysis of each engagement, demonstrating consistent, ne...