The US Navy already had the ability to deal with swarms by using cluster bombs[1] dropped by airplane. Since the Millennium Challenge, the Navy's CIWS (Close-In

The US Navy already had the ability to deal with swarms by using cluster bombs[1] dropped by airplane. Since the Millennium Challenge, the Navy's CIWS (Close-In Weapons System) has been upgraded to deal with small vessels[2]. The real lesson is that the US responds poorly to violence. Avoiding direct violence has worked well for Iran for nearly 20 years. [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Praying_Mantis#Battle https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Praying_Mantis#Battl... [2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phalanx_CIWS#Upgrades https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phalanx_CIWS#Upgrades