Pulsed Power for
Defense & Security
Advanced Pulsed-Power Solutions for Defense, Counter-Drone Operations, and Lightning Vulnerability Assessment of Critical Systems
Directed Energy Weapons Based on High Power Microwave Technologies
ITOPP develops high-power microwave systems for threat neutralization and infrastructure protection, including counter-drone solutions and non cooperative vehicle stopping system based on directed energy technologies.
ITOPP has developped directed energy systems based on the use of high-power electromagnetic waves to address modern threats, particularly drones and non-cooperative vehicles. With its SKYPULSE, a directed energy weapon (DEW), ITOPP offers a mobile solution capable of neutralizing UAVs—whether individual units or swarms—by disrupting or destroying their electronic components. At the same time, ITOPP has designed a short-range vehicle stopping system using Gallium Nitride (GaN) technology, enabling vehicles to be immobilized safely and non-lethally.
Counter Drone System
Protect your vulnerable/sensitive sites from drone incursions
In a context of increasing drone-related threats against sensitive sites and critical infrastructure, existing protection and detection systems are sometimes insufficient to ensure full operational security. ITOPP has developed advanced counter-UAS solutions based on high-power microwave (HPM) technology.
This system enables the protection of airspace by generating controlled electromagnetic radiation designed to interact with UAV electronic subsystems within a defined operational zone.
This directed energy system is based on high-power microwave generation technologies combined with directional antenna architectures. It provides a non-kinetic solution for short-range UAV mitigation by influencing onboard electronic systems through controlled electromagnetic effects.
High power microwave system based on pulsed power generator
This system integrates a pulsed power Marx generator with a Backward Wave Oscillator (BWO) to generate directional electromagnetic pulses.
- Defeating isolated drones and swarm of drones
- Non kinetic neutralization
- Immediate and controllable effect
- Lower cost per engagement
- Wide area coverage
This approach addresses evolving threats, including autonomous drones or those hardened against conventional jamming
Short-range vehicle stopping system
Securely stop non-cooperative vehicles using directed energy
In a context of increasing refusal to comply and evolving operational constraints, conventional intervention methods are reaching their limits. ITOPP is developing advanced electromagnetic solutions based on gallium nitride (GaN) solid-state technology to support next-generation interception capabilities.
This system is designed to generate controlled electromagnetic fields that can affect vehicle electronic subsystems under specific conditions, enabling non-contact interaction with non-cooperative vehicles, particularly in short-range scenarios. This approach aims to enhance operational effectiveness while reducing risks associated with physical interception methods during pursuits or controlled intervention situations.
High power microwave system based on solid state technology
This solid-state electromagnetic system is based on modular Gallium Nitride (GaN) amplifier technology combined with a high-performance planar antenna architecture. It enables the generation and precise control of directed electromagnetic fields, offering a compact, efficient, and scalable solution for short-range applications involving interaction with vehicle electronic systems.
Designed with mobility and operational flexibility in mind, the system is suitable for deployment in dynamic environments and can be integrated onto mobile platforms.
Main features:
- Transportable and field-deployable architecture
- Steerable and orientable antenna system
- Standard power supply compatibility (400 V)
A Specific Solution
for Two-Wheeled Vehicles
In a lighter configuration specifically adapted for two-wheeled vehicles such as motorcycles and scooters, the system is integrated directly into law enforcement motorcycles. It consists of battery cases and an electronic control unit installed at the rear of the vehicle, connected via a cable to a planar antenna mounted near the handlebars on either side. A human-machine interface (HMI) is positioned at the front, under the visor, allowing officers to operate the device easily while in motion.
Vulnerability Tests to Lightning
ITOPP provides specialized pulsed-power test systems to assess the direct and indirect effects of lightning strikes on aircraft structures (planes, helicopters, UAVs), land-based vehicles, and heavy weapon systems. These turnkey, standards-compliant solutions enable engineers to qualify and strengthen critical assets against lightning-induced damage in demanding operational environments.
Test Bench for Simulating the Direct and Indirect Effects of Lightning
Lightning qualification is a critical safety and certification challenge for modern aircraft and defence platforms.
ITOPP provides custom pulsed-power test systems that enable engineers to assess both direct and indirect lightning effects with industrial-grade robustness.
On average, an aircraft is struck by lightning every 1,500 flight hours. To reduce aircraft weight and improve performance, metallic fuselage structures are increasingly replaced by lightweight composite materials. This evolution reduces the effectiveness of the Faraday cage effect, making aircraft more vulnerable to lightning-induced phenomena and increasing the need for dedicated vulnerability assessments.
When an aircraft is struck, high-intensity currents flow through the structure. These currents can cause direct effects, such as mechanical damage to structural elements or perforation of the airframe, as well as indirect effects, including electromagnetic disturbances affecting onboard electronic systems.
Based on applicable standards and regulations—detailed in the associated datasheet—and on customer-defined performance objectives, ITOPP designs and manufactures custom pulsed-power test systems. These systems are developed to simulate both direct and indirect lightning effects, supporting qualification, validation, and vulnerability assessments of structures and onboard equipment in demanding operational environments.
Capabilities – Lightning Test Systems
ITOPP’s high-performance pulsed-power generators enable engineers to:
- Simulate direct lightning strikes on structures, ensuring mechanical and electrical resilience
- Reproduce indirect effects, including induced currents, voltage surges, and electromagnetic interference
- Assess the behaviour of materials, including metals and advanced composite structures
Whether for aircraft structure designers or developers of hardened electrical and electronic systems, ITOPP provides test solutions that enable detailed analysis of the effects of lightning-type discharges on materials and systems subject to stringent lightning requirements.
These systems can be used to assess a wide range of aircraft platforms, including fixed-wing aircraft, helicopters, and UAVs. They can also be deployed to evaluate lightning vulnerability in land-based vehicles and critical defence systems.
Developed for the DGA
