Aegis handles Drones just fine, Gene:


https://learn.strategypage.com/htmw/htada/2025120653756.aspx#gsc.tab=0


The lasers are being integrated into the Aegis system. Remember, you don’t have to destroy the drone, dazzling it works just fine. There was equipment onboard the SR-71 that was known to leave foreign missiles unable to target and track the aircraft, with later allegations leveled that it could actually override and take flight control of certain missile systems-those missles flew up the tailpipes of lurking enemy interceptors on more than one occasion, with no acknowledgement of exactly how it happened.

The times are changing, but, amazing as those July 4th drones appear to be, they can’t get near a carrier battle group just yet.

Best,
Ted