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Laser defense is fundametally short range, so it's best use case is probably behind the front lines, to defend your air force bases and keep the air power activ
by dsq 4y ago
Laser defense is fundametally short range, so it's best use case is probably behind the front lines, to defend your air force bases and keep the air power active. Also to defend ships. Critical infrastructure such as fuel depots, power stations. Anything up to a few kilometers. This also means your lasers are connected to power lines.
The best idea is to keep your rear echelons free from missile and drone harrassment, so you can focus your attention on the offensive.
Drone swarms are an interesting idea as well.
- consumer451 4y ago> Drone swarms are an interesting idea as well. I am curious if the US defense industry is up to the task of delivering such systems at a cost level which can be implemented in places like UA. Otherwise the most significant systems may be developed by other sources. This honestly scares me a bit, as given the alternatives, I am a fan of the predictability of Pax Americana.
- pksebben 4y agommmm. ah dunno bout that. I'll take pax Europa a lot quicker.
- consumer451 4y agoI'm OK with that as well! Should be even better. The only problem is that this project is about 40 years behind in budget and political will in most European countries. It's a travesty which is being paid for in Ukrainian blood as we speak.
- ethbr0 4y agoA Switchblade-300 is $6k. Phoenix Ghost is a few hundred dollars. Both easily within range of Ukraine.