US Navy Launched Something That Shouldn’t Exist… Iran Can’t Stop It – story-veterans.com

But magazine depth is no longer the only variable.

In recent years, the U.S. Navy has been experimenting with directed energy systems—both laser and high-powered microwave platforms—designed specifically to address the drone swarm problem. Unlike kinetic interceptors, these systems do not “fire” traditional ammunition. They draw from the ship’s power generation capacity.

High-powered microwave weapons, in particular, are engineered to disrupt or destroy electronic components by overwhelming circuits with electromagnetic energy. Instead of detonating a drone, they can disable its guidance or control systems, causing it to lose stability and fall.