US Navy Admiral Advocates for Laser Weapons to Counter Drone Threats

The US Navy's top admiral says lasers are key to keeping cheap drones from eating into warship missile magazines

As the US Navy assesses what weapons it could need in a layered defense against a range of threats, laser weapons could be a promising choice. US Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Donald Holbert The US Navy's top admiral wrote an op-ed saying laser weapons are necessary to counter cheap drones. Lasers and other directed-energy weapons are preferable against low-cost targets. The Navy recognizes that using high-end munitions against cheaper threats is unsustainable. The US Navy's top admiral ...