Could lasers help fend off Iran's cheap drones? | 60 Minutes

Summary

The transcript discusses Iran's asymmetric warfare tactics using low-cost drones against expensive U.S. interceptor missiles, noting the significant damage and drain on resources. It highlights the immense cost disparity between firing a multi-million dollar missile and a drone costing as little as $20,000. The practical takeaway is that advanced laser technology offers a cost-effective countermeasure, with a single laser system costing $8 million but each "shot" costing only about $3, fundamentally changing the economics of drone defense.