have a system where they can be deployed remotely by the military whilst the engine is cut
Small problem here. That would only stop non-rogue targets. The first thing the bad guys do is trash the system--they know their trade very, very well, which is why they present a credible threat.
the problem was at first only for surface ships and divers approaching, to prevent something like the USS Cole happening again.
Funny that you should mention that. Years ago I worked with one of the guys who designed some of the covert countermeasures they now have in place as a result of that event. Seriously spooky stuff.
Another out of the box idea: Big turbine capable of generating a smooth 200kt windstream and directing it at the oncoming aircraft. Result: the aircraft now flies backwards, away from the ship.
Out of the box #3: A flock of UAVs capable of clamping onto the wings/fuselage of the offending aircraft and flying it away from the area.
Out of the box #4: A UAV or on-deck instrument which can direct non-lethal energy into the cockpit (intense heat/light/sound)
Out of the box #5: A smoke-screen (complete with chaff) around the vessel while it quickly manoeuvres away from its position (not really out of the box, already implemented, I would have thought it would be of use against a slow moving threat)
Out of the box #6: A big mirror in front of the boat, to make it "disappear". On top of it, the impression of being about to have a mid-air will make the aeroplane turn away from its course.
Out of the box #7: Shoot a big airbag that completely covers the target aeroplane and brings it down safely. If it was a false positive, buy the pilot a new aeroplane.
Out of the box #8: A radio frequency emitter which will transmit a beam directed at the aircraft with a series of pulses designed to create an inductive current on any detonators the aircraft might be carrying onboard.
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