Lockheed Martin Unveils MORFIUS Counter-Drone System

Lockheed Martin has revealed its new counter-drone system called MORFIUS. This small x-rotor uncrewed system is equipped with a high-powered microwave (HPM) emitter, capable of neutralizing swarms of small drones.

MORFIUS is designed for field recovery and reuse, operating independently of specific sensors and command and control systems. It has undergone flight tests in Arizona, California, and Oklahoma to confirm its flight, intercept, and lethality conditions. Lockheed Martin claims the system can take down over 50 drones per flight, leveraging a lightweight, field-reusable HPM architecture.

Randy Crites, Vice President and General Manager of Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control Advanced Programs, emphasized MORFIUS's effectiveness and low cost, providing innovative technology for American and allied troops. The system supports the Pentagon's 2025-2028 Rapid Response Counter-UAS Roadmap. The announcement coincides with the Farnborough Air Show and growing global interest in counter-drone systems, including initiatives like the UK's Low-Cost Effects and Autonomous Platforms program.