>>64211076 (OP)
>>64211103
Lasers can have extreme range, capable of killing satellite, I wouldn't be surprised it raise itself up to give the turret much better range
Well positioned, even limited to roads, a laser would be capable of cheaply shooting down plenty of cheap drones or even missiles that are just forced to pass by.
>>64211116
>A single tomahawk cruise missile is going to
...be intercept by anti-missile missile defense that are cost-effective against tomahawk.
Supposing the laser isn't good enough to shot down the tomahawk (in time). It's not like the tomahawk is going to be a stealth ninja hiding in the grass on approach.
The US actually tried to make flying lasers and hoped to also hit LEO satellites.
As technology evolve I think we will have laser capable of reaching more than far enough.
Being able to disable enemy satellites without creating debris, while they are stuck with anti-sat missiles that would shit out debris, would be an impressive geostrategic weapon.
You could do so without starting a full war.
While they can't do so without angering all their allies and endangering their own stuff.
Not saying those chinese laser truck are the kind used for anti-sat weapon.
