Leonidas is a software-defined, solid-state high-power microwave product family from Epirus for counter-unmanned aerial systems and counter-electronics missions. The system uses gallium nitride semiconductors to deliver directed-energy effects against drone swarms and electronic threats.
Epirus markets Leonidas variants including fixed, mobile, and pod form factors with open C2 integration, positioning the platform as a lower cost-per-engagement alternative to kinetic counter-drone systems.

Leonidas is Epirus solid-state high-power microwave system for counter-drone and counter-electronics defense.
| Attribute | Leonidas | MORFIUS | Bullfrog | DedroneDefender 2 | Anvil | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provider | ||||||
| Founded | 2018 | 1995 | 2022 | 2014 | 2017 | |
| Sells To | Enterprise, Government | Enterprise | Government | Enterprise, Government | Government | |
| Pricing Model | Recurring | Recurring | Hardware | Recurring, Software, Transactional | Recurring, Software, Transactional | |
| Ownership | Venture Capital | Public | — | Private Equity, Venture Capital | Equity, Venture Capital |
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