Lockheed Martin has introduced MORFIUS™ X-Rotor, a reusable airborne High Power Microwave (HPM) counter-drone system designed to address the growing threat posed by hostile commercial drone swarms on modern battlefields. Engineered with a “one-to-many” engagement capability, the system can neutralize more than 50 enemy drones in a single flight while maintaining a significantly low cost per kill, helping defense organizations strengthen operational effectiveness without increasing costs. Unlike many existing airborne counter-drone solutions, MORFIUS is sensor and command-and-control agnostic, eliminating the need for dedicated sensors or fire-control radars to guide engagements. The platform is designed for field recovery and reuse, reducing operational risk while minimizing collateral damage.
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Lockheed Martin is accelerating prototype production of MORFIUS and its HPM payload and preparing additional flight tests following successful evaluations in Arizona, California, and Oklahoma. The initiative aligns with the U.S. Department of War’s 2025–2028 Rapid Response Counter-UAS Roadmap, reinforcing efforts to deliver affordable and highly effective counter-unmanned aerial systems capabilities. “MORFIUS sets a new benchmark for counter-drone capability – delivering a high kill rate while keeping the cost per kill low,” said Randy Crites, vice president and general manager of Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control Advanced Programs. “By leveraging a lightweight, field reusable high-power microwave architecture, we provide the most effective, low-cost solution on the market today and demonstrate Lockheed Martin’s ability to field innovative, affordable technologies at the speed our American and allied troops need.”