US Navy's Successful Drone Takedowns Spark Calls for Action Against Houthis

Naval warfare experts believe that US Navy warships, including aircraft carriers and carrier strike groups, have the capabilities to successfully defend against the threat posed by exploding one-way attack drones used by Iran and its proxies in the Middle East. These warships are equipped with advanced radars, close-in weapons systems, surface-to-air missiles, and other sophisticated armaments. While the rise in the use of one-way attack drones is changing the operating environment, experts argue that the US Navy's air defense capabilities are strong and can handle the challenge. The coordination and sophistication required for a successful attack on moving targets like warships make it a manageable threat.
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