The U.S. Air Force made a statement that it will utilize a prototype of high-power microwave counter-drone system called Phaser, which was created by The Raytheon Company, for an operational evaluation within months.

A Raytheon representative has emphasized that a recent mass drone attack on Saudi Arabia’s oil facilities has prompted the USA military service to strengthen сountermeasures against drone threats.

The deal will worth almost $16.3 million. The program is carried out by Air Force Research Laboratory. During the entire year the Phaser will be tested outside the continental United States.

Experimentation will consist of field operation carried out by Air Force personnel against threats posed by unmanned aerial vehicles.