Epirus, drones and Star Trek

Defense tech startup Epirus raises $250M Series D to counter drone swarms
Epirus’ flagship product is Leonidas, which beams high-powered electromagnetic pulses at drones as it moves across the battlefield. Epirus has won a number of U.S. military contracts, including a $66 Army million deal from 2023, per its website .
'Star Trek shield' technology gets $250M boost to knock drone swarms from the sky with high-powered microwave
Epirus’ Leonidas is system is a ground-based, directed energy weapon that fires off an electromagnetic pulse to disable swarms of drones, or it can neutralize precision targets.
Drone-frying defense firm Epirus raises $250 million
Epirus plans to expand production of its directed-energy weapons and jump into overseas and commercial markets on the heels of a $250 million funding round. Why it matters: Powerful lasers and microwaves are exploding in popularity as militaries scramble to more effectively — cheaply,
Defense Startup Epirus Secures $250M For Anti-Drone Tech
Los Angeles-based startup Epirus raised a $250 million Series D led by 8VC and Washington Harbour Partners in the latest example of a defense tech raising big.
Epirus' Leonidas system can freeze swarms of drones in the sky 'like a Star Trek shield,' founder says
Animation shows traditional counter-drone technology vs. Epirus' Leonidas system that can take out entire swarms of drones at once.
Defense tech startup Epirus secures $250 million to make anti-drone weapons
Defense technology startup Epirus has raised $250 million in a Series D funding round, as it looks to scale up production of ...
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Epirus Raises $250M in Series D Funding Round
Read about the $250 million Series D funding round closed by Epirus to advance the production of its Leonidas high-power microwave defense capability.
Epirus Closes $250M Series D to Hyperscale Leonidas Production Capability for Critical Asset Protection
Epirus announced today an oversubscribed $250 million Series D fundraising round, bringing the company's total venture ...
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Pyrrhus of Epirus: The Ancient Greek King’s Legacy Beyond the Battlefield
Ancient Greek king Pyrrhus of Epirus' political reforms, urban projects, and cultural patronage transformed Epirus into a ...
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A mountain paradise in the heart of Epirus
Tzoumerka, also known as the Athamanian Mountains, is one of the most charming and unexplored destinations in Greece. In ...