Thales Unveils Mini EW Payload for Frontline Drones

Thales' new mini-EW payload is designed to be integrated into tactical drones. Photo: Thales

Thales has introduced a new electronic warfare (EW) payload small enough to fit on light drones.

Unveiled at the 2025 Paris Air Show, the system weighs under 5 kilograms (11 pounds) and consumes less than 40 watts of power.

It can be mounted on autonomous, free-flying, or tethered drones to detect and locate enemy radio signals from long distances.

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