Jul 17, 2026 4:39 AM
The US Army has partnered with California-based Auriga Space to explore an electromagnetic launch system designed to counter drone swarms at a fraction of the cost.
What if drone interceptors no longer needed rocket motors?
The US Army has partnered with California-based Auriga Space to explore an electromagnetic launch system designed to counter drone swarms at a fraction of the cost.
Called Hermes, the technology uses electricity and magnetic levitation to launch interceptors, enabling thousands of engagements while reducing reliance on conventional rocket motors and their supply chains.
Read the full story on NextGen Defense: A New Way to Fire Thousands of Drone Interceptors? The US Army Is Testing It
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