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However, I would expect drones to be reusable and not of the self-destruct type like a cruise-missile, so that you get at least those drones back that were not
by nosianu 5y ago
However, I would expect drones to be reusable and not of the self-destruct type like a cruise-missile, so that you get at least those drones back that were not shot down, and/or have them attack more than only a single target.
- willvarfar 5y agoSweden has reusable torpedos. Most torpedos can be tested, but Sweden’s are routinely testable and that’s a very different capability. And as the torpedos become more autonomous, they become drones that can act like torpedos if the opportunity presents. Similar parallels can be drawn to the Iranian attack on Saudi refineries recently. The line between cruise missiles and drones blurred. So, yes, there is a move towards cruise missiles being chassis you can task with routine intelligence gathering, picket etc and even launching stand-off ordinance.
- the-dude 5y agoIf I remember correctly, most of the torpedos of the Western Allies of WWII failed. Did not work.
- willvarfar 5y agoThat is true, and there are great documentaries about how the US messed that up so badly. There was similar lack of faith in the British tigerfish in the 80s. But generally modern torpedos are expected to work effectively and are tested. Sweden is leading the way on the dronification of torpedos.