Apollo Laser Takes Down 200 Drones Unplugged
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The Apollo laser defense system can take down 200 drones, but commenters question its effectiveness in real-world scenarios, citing potential countermeasures and vulnerabilities.
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The world isn't ready for Drone Warfare, I can't imagine the reactions of Western nations if they had to face what Ukraine faces every day. 200 drones is what flies in a minute along active locations on the front lines of Ukraine.
I'd love to know how this isn't blinding everyone in the area tasked with operating and protecting this system.
If you don't have artillery, the first wave of drones could be sacrificially carrying smoke achieving an instant attenuation highway straight to this system.
Or just wait for a rainy day and then take it out. Expensive optical systems with large, expensive, glass focusing lenses aren't typically durable.