The recent release of footage by the US military shows American fighter jets effectively engaging and destroying Houthi drones using laser-guided rockets, specifically the APKWS. This method proves to be cost-efficient compared to traditional air-to-air missiles, which can exceed $500,000. Gen. David Allvin emphasized that employing these cheaper rockets aligns better with the cost of the threats posed by Houthi drones. This new tactic highlights a shift in strategy amidst ongoing conflicts in the Red Sea, reinforcing the focus on affordability and effectiveness.
The footage underscores how US fighter jets can use munitions that are cheaper than air-to-air missiles.
Using an expensive missile to intercept this kind of threat is on the wrong side of the cost curve.
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