Lockheed Martin Unveils Morfius HPM Drone to Down 50-Plus Targets per Flight

3 articles · Updated · Aviation Week · Jul 20

Lockheed Martin used the Farnborough Airshow to reveal Morfius, a small X-rotor uncrewed aircraft that carries a high-powered microwave weapon for countering drone swarms.
More than 50 drones can be disabled in one flight, Lockheed said, using a field-recoverable, reusable design that works with existing sensors and command-and-control systems rather than a unique radar.
Flight tests in Arizona, California and Oklahoma covered flight, intercept and "lethality conditions," building on Morfius variants that have been flying since 2017.
The system is aimed at the Pentagon's 2025-2028 Rapid Response Counter-UAS Roadmap, which seeks cheap, quickly fielded defenses against low-cost aerial threats.
Global demand for such systems is rising: the UK on July 14 backed three domestic interceptor suppliers under the five-country Low-Cost Effects and Autonomous Platforms program.

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MORFIUS X-Rotor Unveiled: Lockheed Martin’s High-Power Microwave System Neutralizes 50+ Drones Per Flight, Ushering in a New Era of Counter-UAS Defense

Overview

Lockheed Martin unveiled the MORFIUS X-Rotor at the London Farnborough Airshow in July 2026, introducing a new solution to the growing threat of hostile drone swarms on the battlefield. As drone attacks increase, traditional defenses struggle due to the high cost and rapid depletion of interceptors. MORFIUS X-Rotor uses high-power microwave technology to neutralize over 50 enemy drones in a single flight, offering a cost-effective and reusable alternative. This system is designed to be affordable, effective, and easily integrated into existing defense networks, marking a significant step forward in counter-drone technology.

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