MANPAD Missile defence too costly (merged)
As the article hints, defense with high-energy lasers that can take out whatever is launched is under consideration.
That's the ultimate Buck Rogers solution, but an IR-only solution would just steer the bad guys to different nasty stuff. RPG attacks against helicopters are commonplace in Iraq these days.
That's the ultimate Buck Rogers solution, but an IR-only solution would just steer the bad guys to different nasty stuff. RPG attacks against helicopters are commonplace in Iraq these days.
