The drones aren’t being developed in a vacuum, Gene:

https://defensefeeds.com/military-tech/navy/laser-weapon-systems/helios-laser/

The Navy has been conducting some rather stunning drone takedowns, and the Army is developing a similar weapon system. The cost of eliminating the drones is the problem, and the lasers do it for pennies a shot.

We are still kings at finding and reporting launch locations in real time. Air superiority is never going to be far from the most important objective, either.

Best,
Ted