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Epirus Wins $11M Marine Corps Contract

August 10, 2026

1 min read

Key Takeaways

Epirus awarded $11M for high-powered microwave program.
System can attach to vehicles to counter drone swarms.
HAVOC works with Marine Air Defense Integrated System.

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Strategic Implications

This award may indicate the Marine Corps' growing interest in directed energy solutions for counter-drone operations. The adoption of HAVOC could suggest a shift towards low-cost, low-collateral damage technologies, which could benefit Epirus and other companies in the directed energy sector.

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What Happened

High-Powered Microwave System To Counter Drone Threats

The Marine Corps has awarded Epirus an $11 million contract for its high-powered microwave program, which includes the HAVOC system designed to counter drone swarms. The system can be attached to different vehicles and is meant to work in tandem with the Marine Air Defense Integrated System. Epirus hopes the Marine Corps will adopt HAVOC more widely and has prepared its facilities for low-rate production. This development was reported by DefenseScoop.

Source | Originally Published: August 10, 2026

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Epirus US Marine Corps Office of Naval Research

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Epirus Wins $11M Marine Corps Contract

August 10, 2026

1 min read

Key Takeaways

Epirus awarded $11M for high-powered microwave program.
System can attach to vehicles to counter drone swarms.
HAVOC works with Marine Air Defense Integrated System.

Sign in to view key takeaways Get full access to in-depth analysis and key takeaways.

Silver membership required Upgrade to Silver to access Key Takeaways.

Strategic Implications

This award may indicate the Marine Corps' growing interest in directed energy solutions for counter-drone operations. The adoption of HAVOC could suggest a shift towards low-cost, low-collateral damage technologies, which could benefit Epirus and other companies in the directed energy sector.

Sign in to view strategic implications Get full access to strategic analysis and expert insights.

Silver membership required Upgrade to Silver to access Strategic Implications.

What Happened

High-Powered Microwave System To Counter Drone Threats

The Marine Corps has awarded Epirus an $11 million contract for its high-powered microwave program, which includes the HAVOC system designed to counter drone swarms. The system can be attached to different vehicles and is meant to work in tandem with the Marine Air Defense Integrated System. Epirus hopes the Marine Corps will adopt HAVOC more widely and has prepared its facilities for low-rate production. This development was reported by DefenseScoop.

Source | Originally Published: August 10, 2026

Companies Mentioned

Epirus US Marine Corps Office of Naval Research