BLUF
An undisclosed country should receive the weapon in around 18 months. Faster and cheaper ($1 per shot) than traditional missiles which can cost $500,000 each to destroy a $1000 drone. Complements, rather than replaces, missiles.Learning Outcomes
• Technology literacy: Explains how directed-energy weapons work and their operational limits, helping readers judge suitability for defence and civil protection.
• Strategic awareness: Shows how cheap, high-rate counter-drone options change planning for critical infrastructure protection and allied procurement choices.
