The battle space is an ever changing realm. From new advancements in aircraft and weapons to unseen weapons like commercial drones. We are seeing this actively in the Ukraine conflict with Russia. Off the shelf drones like DJI are being converted into weapon carrying tools of destruction, so how does one combat something that costs Pennie’s on the dollar to even a single missile from an aircraft? The DOD is looking at ways to put up a formidable offense by using drones like the MQ-1C. Here is an article about the future of what drone defense could look like.

http://www.twz.com/air/mq-1c-gray-eagle-is-shooting-down-drones-with-hellfire-missiles-in-tests

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MQ-1C Gray Eagle Is Shooting Down Drones With Hellfire Missiles In Tests

Using the MQ-1C as a drone-hunter is a new development, and there are plans for new kinetic and laser weapons for the Gray Eagle.