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Guns and lasers against future drone attacks

Successful surface and air drones may increase demand for both conventional guns and directed-energy defenses.

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Question

Will successful drone attacks lead future warships to carry more guns?

Short answer

Possibly, although lasers and other directed-energy defenses are likely to expand at the same time.

Notes

Successful surface and air drones could encourage navies to fit more guns. Lasers are also expected to receive further development. Britain's DragonFire program is an example of the work already being pursued.