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China eyes huge naval guns to crush small drones as Trump brings back big battleships
India🏛️ PoliticsCenter5 hr. ago

China eyes huge naval guns to crush small drones as Trump brings back big battleships

Chinese naval researchers are investigating the use of high-calibre naval guns as a cost-effective method to defend against drone swarms, which pose a growing threat due to their affordability and numbers. The research suggests that prefabricated-fragmentation shells could create a wide lethal zone around drone swarms, increasing the likelihood of damaging multiple drones with a single shot. This development coincides with renewed interest in large surface combatants like the proposed Trump-class battleship, which would be equipped with advanced weaponry including high-powered lasers and naval guns. The Chinese approach highlights a shift in naval defense strategies, emphasizing affordability and area coverage over traditional missile-based interception methods.

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Times of India logoTimes of IndiaIndependentCenter5 hr. ago
China eyes huge naval guns to crush small drones as Trump brings back big battleships

Chinese naval researchers are investigating the use of high-calibre naval guns as a cost-effective method to defend against drone swarms, which pose a growing threat due to their affordability and numbers. The research suggests that prefabricated-fragmentation shells could create a wide lethal zone around drone swarms, increasing the likelihood of damaging multiple drones with a single shot. This development coincides with renewed interest in large surface combatants like the proposed Trump-class battleship, which would be equipped with advanced weaponry including high-powered lasers and naval guns. The Chinese approach highlights a shift in naval defense strategies, emphasizing affordability and area coverage over traditional missile-based interception methods.

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