The US Navy is enhancing its defense capabilities by deploying two reusable UAV interceptors—Anduril's Roadrunner-M and Raytheon's Coyote Block 2—launched from destroyers to combat drone threats. This move is particularly relevant due to rising threats from Iranian-backed Houthi militants. Equipped to quickly respond to aerial threats, these interceptors aim to reduce the cost discrepancy seen in traditional missile defense. The acquisition of these systems underscores a shift towards cost-effective, automated defense strategies as the military looks to modernize its air defense while maintaining operational readiness in hostile environments.
The US Navy is arming its warships with two reusable anti-drone interceptors designed to counter aerial threats at a fraction of the cost of traditional missiles.
The Roadrunner-M and Coyote are designed to act as expendable and automated interceptors against other drones... cutting the response time.
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