Originally Posted by
Bigpants
I was suggesting that a SAM system on a ship is a more effective 24/7 air defence or airspace denial weapon than an F35.
I appreciate re the point above that one cannot bolt an S400 to a ship and expect it to work but there are some very effective marine SAM systems out there.
One of the principles of layered defence of any maritime force is that it makes much more sense to take out the archer(s) beyond shooting range than have to deal with all his/their arrows at closer range with shorter reaction times. What few leakers remain can then be handled by ASMD hard and soft kill measures and CIWS. That’s what the Type 45s are all about.