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NATO warships in the Red Sea fight are proving that deck guns can fight a drone war
- NATO warships in the Red Sea have utilized their deck guns to take down Houthi drones, proving the weapon's relevance in modern warfare.
- Deck guns offer a cost-effective alternative to expensive surface-to-air missiles for destroying drones.
- Naval artillery guns and autocannons on NATO warships have been effectively used in recent months to intercept hostile drones.
- The French military frigate successfully destroyed a Houthi drone with a deck gun in the Red Sea, showcasing the weapon's efficacy.
- The use of deck guns by NATO warships highlights their value in a maritime drone combat scenario, providing a more economical solution.
- US Navy destroyers have also engaged in successful shoot-downs of drones using their deck guns.
- The Mark-45 five-inch deck gun mounted on US destroyers and cruisers has been instrumental in destroying drones and missiles.
- While surface-to-air missiles are commonly used for defense, deck guns present a valuable short-range kinetic capability.
- Deck guns are particularly effective against slower targets like small attack drones, offering a swift and affordable countermeasure.
- Naval tactics suggest that deploying multiple rounds from a deck gun can saturate the sky with shrapnel, enhancing defense capabilities.
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