This article may not be about flying in the cockpit or next generation of fighter trainers but with the current state of conflicts think it will have big impact on all flyers. Drones are a big issue at this very moment and there’s no sign in slowing down. Think about the cost of your typical off the shelf DJI vs a AIM-9 or AIM-120, a vastly bigger difference! This article showcases the army’s answer to help defend military assets. If I were a betting man I would say this tech will be used in a joint environment with standard aircraft.

http://www.twz.com/land/army-puts-50m-bet-on-next-gen-leonidas-high-power-microwave-counter-drone-tech

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Army Puts $43M Bet On Next Gen Leonidas High Power Microwave Counter Drone Tech

Epirus’ CEO says successful tests of the company’s Gen II system capable of rapidly taking down swarms of drones could lead to an official Program of Record.