Malcolm Davis
Directed energy weapons (DEW), including high energy laser and high-power microwave weapons, are increasingly important in counter-drone tasks across air, sea and land. Technical challenges remain in optimising DEW technology as a viable military capability but DEW capabilities have the potential to create an inflection point in warfare as they offer virtually instantaneous effects at very low cost per shot compared with traditional missiles and, with a stable power source, they have effectively unlimited ‘magazines’.
US Operation Epic Fury and Israel’s Operation Roaring Lion show the need to invest in cheaper and more sustainable DEW capabilities which may not replace but will reduce reliance on expensive missile defence interceptors such as Patriot
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