Lasers at $3 per shot may stop drone attacks

The U.S. military is exploring cost-effective methods to counter Iranian Shahed drone attacks, following a recent drone strike that killed six service members in Kuwait. Currently, expensive anti-missile interceptors are used to tackle these low-cost drones, prompting interest in laser technology as a potential solution. Lasers can engage targets at a fraction of the cost, but their deployment requires government approval and would take time to scale production. Critics highlight the need for better investment and intelligence to effectively integrate lasers into the military arsenal.

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