Lasers vs Drones: US Military's New Defense

0:00On March 16th, the United States is turning to laser weapons to counter Iranian drone attacks in the Middle East, where cheat drones are overwhelming. Traditional missile defenses protecting American and Allied forces. These Iranian Shaheed drones cost just $20,000 each, while intercepting them often requires missiles that run millions of dollars per. Shot. Creating a huge cost imbalance. Military leaders see lasers as a game changer, allowing defenses at a fraction of the price and easing the strain on supplies in hot spots like the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz. President Trump has praised the technology as incredible, and defense officials note the US was better prepared for missiles than swarms of fast, low-cost drones hitting vulnerable targets. Companies like Arrowveirman, Lockheed Martin, and Raytheon are building systems that use radar to track drones before firing a disabling beam. Moutable on vehicles or fixed sites, though testing and Pentagon approvals are still underway.

1:02As production ramps up over the coming months, lasers could soon sublimine missile systems and ship how the military handles these growing threats.