See the 2 anti-drone missiles the US Navy is using to defend aircraft carriers

"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."

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.

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