
← The Shephard Defence Podcastil y a 6 jours · 19 min
How laser weapons could change the economics of European air defence
How laser weapons could change the economics of European air defence
Europe’s air defence challenge is changing rapidly. Drones, ballistic and hypersonic missiles are creating new threats, while governments face difficult questions about how quickly – and affordably – they can strengthen their defences. In this episode of Designed for Advantage, Lord John Hutton, former UK Secretary of State for Defence and former chair of the Royal United Services Institute, joins Shephard to discuss how European countries can respond. Hutton examines the economics of interce...