The better comparison is the Battle of Midway: a triumph of intelligence work against an enemy force that had previously performed a sneak attack as a declaration of war.
Yes: we need to secure and harden our vital infrastructure. Anti-drone tech, of course - but what else? The unknown unknowns here will be what matters most, and it will cost us a good amount.
Defensive measures against unmanned aerial systems (UAS) have second order affects that make them very difficult to employ within the US. This is regardless of whether you like or don’t like the political appointees. And it is not something everyone is ignoring, either. Grow up
A kinetic response has to account for everything near and behind target. Even a successful interdiction can cause collateral damage. An electromagnetic response definitely causes collateral damage in the direction of the target even when the interdiction is successful. Nets and other low energy defenses are okay but far from an effective defense.
My issue was the author’s implication was that DoD is completely unaware of the domestic UAS threat and choosing to ignore the risk.
Asymmetric warfare historically has not been a strength of the US military. Drone warfare seems to be (at least one of) the asymmetric tactic(s) of the 21st century. Let’s hope that’s covered amongst the anti-woke priorities of the current DoD.
The better comparison is the Battle of Midway: a triumph of intelligence work against an enemy force that had previously performed a sneak attack as a declaration of war.
Yes: we need to secure and harden our vital infrastructure. Anti-drone tech, of course - but what else? The unknown unknowns here will be what matters most, and it will cost us a good amount.
Midway is a good comparison.
Defensive measures against unmanned aerial systems (UAS) have second order affects that make them very difficult to employ within the US. This is regardless of whether you like or don’t like the political appointees. And it is not something everyone is ignoring, either. Grow up
Can you elaborate on these difficulties and second order effects?
A kinetic response has to account for everything near and behind target. Even a successful interdiction can cause collateral damage. An electromagnetic response definitely causes collateral damage in the direction of the target even when the interdiction is successful. Nets and other low energy defenses are okay but far from an effective defense.
My issue was the author’s implication was that DoD is completely unaware of the domestic UAS threat and choosing to ignore the risk.
Asymmetric warfare historically has not been a strength of the US military. Drone warfare seems to be (at least one of) the asymmetric tactic(s) of the 21st century. Let’s hope that’s covered amongst the anti-woke priorities of the current DoD.