“Using big, expensive long-range surface-to-air missiles, known as SAMs, to stop a low-tech drone such as a quadcopter is like using an elephant gun to stop a flea. The increasing reliance on relatively slow, low-flying missiles and aircraft has made flak indispensable again.”
Ancient anti-aircraft guns are taking on a new mission amid Russia’s war in Ukraine (msn.com)
Well I think the issue is point defense vs area defense.
I think point defense says it all. Just finished up; US Men 1 Iran O. America advances to the knock out round on Saturday vs Netherlands. Iranian team was terrific, they played very hard just c/n break the American defense. Dutch will be a challenge. They always bring a bigger team (men and women) then their population anticipates. I expect they will be favored. Pam Sat. EST.
IMO the issue is money.
VADS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVt7dq-magE
When it comes to medium to large drones, there’s probably no better weapon than the Browning .50 cal.