US Navy and Air Force Conduct Capstone Tests for HiJENKS High-Power Microwave Missile
The U.S. Navy and Air Force are finalizing a five-year initiative on high-power microwave technology with tests at Naval Air Station China Lake. The HiJENKS system, aimed at disabling enemy electronics, represents a significant advancement from previous missile projects and could be integrated into various platforms post-testing.

The U.S. Navy and Air Force are concluding a five-year collaboration on high-power microwave technology, with capstone tests for the High-Powered Joint Electromagnetic Non-Kinetic Strike Weapon (HiJENKS) taking place at Naval Air Station China Lake.
HiJENKS serves as the successor to the Counter-electronics High-Power Microwave Advanced Missile Project, which finished testing a decade ago. Additionally, the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) is advancing the Tactical High Power Operational Responder (THOR), now being upgraded to the Mjölnir prototype, backed by a $26 million Leidos contract for delivery in early 2024. The THOR system demonstrated 94% reliability in operational assessments, emphasizing the importance of these technologies amid evolving drone threats.




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