Viettel Revealed V-EMP/S High-powered Electromagnetic Pulse Countermeasure System

30 Juni 2024

V-EMP/S High-powered Electromagnetic Pulse Countermeasure System (photos: Viet+Offensive)

The Vietnamese military-ran conglomerate Viettel Group has recently revealed its newest electronic warfare product: the V-EMP/S High-powered electromagnetic pulse countermeasure system. Basically a high-powered directed-energy microwave, V-EMP/S is designed to use its aggressive electromagnetic pulse (EMP) capability to physically damage the targeted electronic assets such as drone swarms, while also being able to execute electronic attacks that effectively disrupt hostile operations in its effective range. Ideally, it can be compared with worldwide high-power microwave (HPM) weapons such as the USAF Tactical High Power Microwave Operational Responder (THOR) or Epirus' Leonidas family of solutions. Unfortunately, we are yet to know any further specifications of the V-EMP/S, however, we understand that the V-EMP/S is designed to become an important part of Vietnam's future air-defense capability.

The pictured one is actually an operable prototype of the V-EMP/S. According to Viettel High Tech's report, the V-EMP/S - alongside the Viettel-made BV5 drone countermeasure system - was showcased and demonstrated under the observation of the Vietnamese government Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính. In this significant demonstration in front of the nation's executive leader, the V-EMP/S and BV5 systems have successfully neutralized all 3 deployed aggressor drones, proving the products' practical capability. This successful demonstration received strong appreciation from the government's leaders while showing the Vietnam People's Army's strong commitment to adapt to the changing modern warfare and its ability to deal with threats from potential enemies having technological advantages to Vietnam.

(Viet+Offensive)