Skyguard (area defense system)
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Skyguard is a chemical laser-based area defense system proposed by Northrop Grumman, to protect airports and other areas against a variety of military threats including short-range ballistic missiles, short- and long-range rockets, artillery shells, mortars, unmanned aerial vehicles and cruise missiles. Each shot costs about $1,000 which represents the cost of consumable chemicals.[1]
See also
[edit]- Tactical High Energy Laser, a joint American-Israeli laser system for missile defense.
- Iron Dome, missile system deployed in Israel
References
[edit]- ^ Defense Update: Skyguard Laser Based Counter MANPADS CRAM System Archived 2012-02-02 at the Wayback Machine retrieved March 11, 2012