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To: BenLurkin

The laser defenses we don’t have except on two ships?

Also, even with laser defense systems (which currently only blind or ablate, not destroy), there is still time required to slew the mount onto the attack vector and aim, which hypersonic missiles may not allow.


16 posted on 03/23/2023 11:31:28 AM PDT by Spktyr (Overwhelmingly superior firepower and the willingness to use it is the only proven peace solution.)
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To: Spktyr
Also, even with laser defense systems (which currently only blind or ablate, not destroy), there is still time required to slew the mount onto the attack vector and aim, which hypersonic missiles may not allow.

You beat me to it. And phrased it more concisely than I would have. Thanks!

60 posted on 03/23/2023 12:12:28 PM PDT by grey_whiskers ( The opinions are solely those of the author and are subject to change without notice.)
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