China has unveiled additional details about its high-power microwave weapon designed to counter drones, claiming that the system, known as the Hurricane 3000, has a longer effective range than comparable U.S. technology. The truck-mounted system was first publicly displayed during a major military parade in Beijing in September, drawing attention for its potential role in modern air defense.
This week, state-owned defense company Norinco released technical information on the Hurricane 3000 for the first time, explaining that it is specifically engineered to disable unmanned aerial vehicles, including large swarms of drones. The system emits focused microwave energy capable of disrupting the electronics and navigation systems of targeted drones, effectively neutralizing them without the use of conventional munitions.
Norinco stated that the Hurricane 3000 is intended to operate as part of a layered air defense network, complementing existing missile and radar systems to enhance China’s ability to counter emerging drone threats. Analysts suggest that such technology could provide a cost-effective solution against increasingly sophisticated and coordinated drone attacks, reflecting China’s investment in next-generation electronic and directed-energy weapons.
