In a new move to enhance regional security, the US defense company Epirus has announced the delivery of an advanced counter-drone system to the US Army. 

This development is part of ongoing efforts to combat Houthi drone attacks targeting commercial ships and military bases in the Red Sea and surrounding areas.

The new system, known as ExDECS, utilizes directed-energy technology to disrupt drone swarms before they reach their targets. 

Derived from the Leonidas Expeditionary system, it is specifically designed to neutralize unconventional aerial threats using high-powered microwave waves.

The prototype of the system has been delivered to the Naval Surface Warfare Center in Virginia, where it will undergo testing as part of ground-based air defense operations. 

According to Andy Lowery, CEO of Epirus, the system provides US forces with a "critical advantage" in countering drone threats, strengthening their ability to protect military and civilian assets in the region.

This development comes at a time when Houthi drone attacks have been escalating, with the group increasingly using UAVs in assaults against commercial ships and military bases. 

The newly deployed system is expected to boost US defensive capabilities against these threats, offering enhanced protection for international shipping and regional stability.