With drones making the news so much lately, a munitions company is stepping in to offer a solution for the government to neuturalize them. Here is the press release detailing their solution to use standard chambered ammunition that includes compounds to disrupt the electronic systems these robotics depend on:
HOP Munitions is proud to unveil Electrically Disruptive Projectiles (EDP), a groundbreaking innovation designed to counteract modern threats like drones, robotics, and exoskeletons. In collaboration with RoboRounds, HOP Munitions will manufacture and distribute these cutting-edge rounds for 9mm, .45 ACP, and 12-gauge firearms, setting a new standard in modern defense.
HOP Munitions remains committed to pushing the boundaries of ammunition technology to meet evolving threats. The Electrically Disruptive Projectiles initiative is a testament to our mission of innovation, precision, and reliability in modern defense.
The Growing Problem: A World of Robotics
Robots and drones have transitioned from futuristic concepts to everyday realities. They are now commonplace in daily life, from delivery drones and robotic assistants to tactical and battlefield applications. Interaction with some form of robotics is a part of modern existence, but the rise of these technologies also brings serious security concerns.
Robots and Drones: From Everyday Tools to Weapons
While robotics and drones enhance convenience and efficiency, they have also become weaponized. Autonomous vehicles, UAVs, underwater robots, and tactical machines are now fixtures on the battlefield and in covert operations. The ability to weaponize these technologies has created a new threat landscape that demands innovative solutions.
The Problem is Electronic
At their core, robots and drones rely on intricate electronic systems. These systems include:
- Signals and Sensors: Critical for navigation and surveillance.
- Circuitry and Mechatronics: The backbone of robotic operations.
- Actuators and Electricity: Essential for movement and functionality.
Traditional countermeasures, such as jamming signals or EMP devices, have limitations, often causing widespread collateral disruption rather than precision. The rise of these electronic threats necessitates a targeted solution that can neutralize individual threats effectively.
“By 2025, the share of robots in the Russian weapon structure is supposed to reach 30%.” – Rand: Russia’s Asymmetric Response to 21st Century Strategic Competition
The Solution: Electrically Disruptive Projectiles
Electrically Disruptive Projectiles (EDPs) offer the precision and reliability needed to combat electronic threats head-on. Unlike traditional measures, EDPs are designed for scalable and targeted disruption.
How EDPs Work
EDPs deploy advanced compounds on impact, designed to incapacitate critical electronic and mechanical systems. These rounds deliver between 3-5 grams of specialized material, effectively neutralizing components such as:
Multiple hits amplify the disruption, ensuring total incapacitation of advanced threats.
Key Applications
EDPs are tailored to address the most pressing technological threats:
- Drones: Precision-neutralize surveillance and delivery drones without collateral damage.
- Robotics: Effectively disable autonomous machines, including ground-based or tactical robots.
- Exoskeletons: Counter advanced military or industrial systems reliant on electromechanical components.
EDPs represent a practical alternative to EMP devices, providing targeted results without unintended consequences.
HOP Munitions: Innovating Counter-Threat Ammunition
As the exclusive manufacturing partner for RoboRounds, HOP Munitions leverages its expertise to produce EDP rounds with maximum impact.
Product Lineup
- .45 ACP: Engineered with a hollow-point design, these rounds carry up to 4 grams of disruptive compounds, sealed with a precision cap to ensure delivery.
- 12-Gauge Slugs: Designed for larger payloads, these slugs provide unmatched disruption power against high-tech threats.
- 9mm Variant: Currently under development, HOP Munitions is collaborating with material scientists to perfect the design for optimal real-world performance.
Broad Market Accessibility
Electrically Disruptive Projectiles will be available to:
- Civilians: Protect assets, privacy, and public safety.
- Law Enforcement: Equip officers with a tool to neutralize modern threats effectively.
- Military: Provide an edge in counter-robotic warfare and infrastructure defense.
Whether defending infrastructure, ensuring privacy, or neutralizing hostile technology, EDP ammunition offers a revolutionary tool for modern defense.
Debuting at SHOT Show
HOP Munitions will debut the .45 ACP and 12-gauge EDP rounds at the upcoming SHOT Show, offering attendees an exclusive first look at this game-changing technology.
While the .45 ACP and 12-gauge slug are production-ready, the 9mm variant remains under development to meet rigorous performance and safety standards.
With Electrically Disruptive Projectiles, HOP Munitions is redefining modern defense, equipping users with the precision tools needed to counter today’s technological threats effectively. These revolutionary rounds are the solution to a growing problem that no longer exists in science fiction but in our daily lives.
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