A New U.S. Weapon System Is Raising Big Questions in Moscow and Beijing

A typical loitering drone might cost $20,000 to $80,000.

Meanwhile, the missile used to intercept it could cost hundreds of thousands or even millions of dollars.

In a swarm attack involving dozens or hundreds of drones, defenders could quickly exhaust their missile supplies while spending enormous sums of money.

The Coyote system aims to solve that problem.continue reading …