Why We Use Million-Dollar Missiles on Cheap Drones
July 7, 2026
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as posted by the channelWhy does the US military use million-dollar interceptors to shoot down drones that may cost a fraction of that? On paper, the math looks ridiculous. In reality, the missile is not just protecting against the drone; it’s protecting the ship, base, aircraft, radar, fuel depot, or service members behind it.
Cheap one-way attack drones and missiles have changed the air defense problem fast, especially in Ukraine and the Red Sea. In this video, we break down why intercepting these threats is harder than it looks, why commanders sometimes use expensive weapons anyway, and why militaries are racing to build cheaper layers of defense.
The ugly truth: shooting down cheap drones with expensive missiles is bad math. Sometimes, it’s still the least bad option.
Recorded on: July 1, 2026
Written by: Kyle Gunn
Edited by: Savvy
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