Overview
- The Leonidas Autonomous Ground Vehicle, shown Tuesday at AUSA in Huntsville, mounts Epirus’ high‑power microwave on a GDLS‑modified Ford F600 run by Kodiak’s self‑driving software.
- High‑power microwaves disable drone electronics, which lets defenders stop single aircraft or swarms without firing interceptors and with less risk to people nearby.
- GDLS said the system is still a prototype and has not been proven against drones while moving, and the team is seeking trials with the Army‑led JIATF 401 this year if the service green‑lights it.
- The vehicle can drive itself or be teleoperated so crews can shift coverage around bases, airports, ports, energy sites, or major public events as threats move.
- Epirus said the Army finished testing of its second‑generation Leonidas in February and owns two units, creating a baseline as the new autonomous truck advances toward possible evaluations.