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(Daily Record (UK))   RAF jet pilots, worrying about WWII buzz bombs all over again, now practicing shooting down drones in mid-air off Scots coast   (dailyrecord.co.uk) divider line
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1470 clicks; posted to Main » on 22 Oct 2022 at 5:59 PM (21 weeks ago)   |   Favorite    |   share:  Share on Twitter share via Email Share on Facebook



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OdradekRex [TotalFark] [OhFark]
2022-10-22 4:26:18 PM  
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backhand.slap.of.reason
2022-10-22 6:19:20 PM  
Given that it is probably very easy to adapt bottom tier drone tech to carry and release flechettes with suitable speed and accuracy, it would not surprise me at all to see such tech deployed in the near future with catastrophic outcomes likely for anyone in the drop zone.  Even if hits are rare, the psychological impact will be devastating.  Neutralizing such a threat will be no easy task.

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Carter Pewterschmidt [TotalFark]
2022-10-22 6:21:48 PM  
Clearly preparing for Scottish independence. Once they leave we'll have to defend our borders and skies against invading Scots, pissed that they now need a passport to enter England.
 
Carter Pewterschmidt [TotalFark]
2022-10-22 6:24:24 PM  

backhand.slap.of.reason: Given that it is probably very easy to adapt bottom tier drone tech to carry and release flechettes with suitable speed and accuracy, it would not surprise me at all to see such tech deployed in the near future with catastrophic outcomes likely for anyone in the drop zone.  Even if hits are rare, the psychological impact will be devastating.  Neutralizing such a threat will be no easy task.

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Yeah, you can buy kids toys off ebay for $50 today that would have been science fiction fantasy military tech in WWII.
 
Swampmaster
2022-10-22 6:35:48 PM  
Die Ruzzky Menace knows no bounds; but Murphy might help keep Persian flying bombs out of the UK!  That's a long haul for those little rc planes!

The real cruise missiles, not so much!

Everybody is going to have to come up with new ways/ systems/ layers to protect against all the new aerial threats!  Different sizes, weights of ordnance, speed/ duration, etc!
 
ace in your face [TotalFark]
2022-10-22 6:56:01 PM  

Carter Pewterschmidt: Clearly preparing for Scottish independence. Once they leave we'll have to defend our borders and skies against invading Scots, pissed that they now need a passport to enter England.


I think you overestimate how much Scottish people want to come to England.
 
Somaticasual [TotalFark]
2022-10-22 7:08:28 PM  
Can't you just tap them on the shoulder, in that case?
 
fanbladesaresharp
2022-10-22 7:17:58 PM  

Carter Pewterschmidt: backhand.slap.of.reason: Given that it is probably very easy to adapt bottom tier drone tech to carry and release flechettes with suitable speed and accuracy, it would not surprise me at all to see such tech deployed in the near future with catastrophic outcomes likely for anyone in the drop zone.  Even if hits are rare, the psychological impact will be devastating.  Neutralizing such a threat will be no easy task.

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Yeah, you can buy kids toys off ebay for $50 today that would have been science fiction fantasy military tech in WWII.


Oy. imagine life now if electricity and sanitation were around a millennial or two ago. Certainly there were a few intelligent and inventive types around. But they died in some Pharoah, sultan or some pariahs war.
 
Hyjamon
2022-10-22 7:18:53 PM  

backhand.slap.of.reason: Given that it is probably very easy to adapt bottom tier drone tech to carry and release flechettes with suitable speed and accuracy, it would not surprise me at all to see such tech deployed in the near future with catastrophic outcomes likely for anyone in the drop zone.  Even if hits are rare, the psychological impact will be devastating.  Neutralizing such a threat will be no easy task.

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have we made a nuke drone yet?
 
YouPeopleAreCrazy
2022-10-22 7:30:05 PM  

Hyjamon: have we made a nuke drone yet?


Yes, decades ago.

We call them ICBMs or cruise missiles.
 
aerojockey [TotalFark]
2022-10-22 8:03:38 PM  
As they should, regardless if they expect to be caught up in the war.  You can bet every military strategist is studying out the way drones are used in the Ukraine war and are now planning their own ways to exploit them, and countermeasures.  Practicing to shoot down drones seems like a prudent task to add to your military preparedness.
 
BrundleFlyForAWhiteGuy [OhFark]
2022-10-22 8:06:21 PM  

Hyjamon: backhand.slap.of.reason: Given that it is probably very easy to adapt bottom tier drone tech to carry and release flechettes with suitable speed and accuracy, it would not surprise me at all to see such tech deployed in the near future with catastrophic outcomes likely for anyone in the drop zone.  Even if hits are rare, the psychological impact will be devastating.  Neutralizing such a threat will be no easy task.

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have we made a nuke drone yet?


I doubt anyone has. Not as survivable as a ballistic re-entry vehicle or low-flying stealth cruise missile.

Considering the payload, I suspect the risk-reward ratio just isn't worth it.
 
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