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Low-cost weapons challenge expensive defensive systems

A report says inexpensive weapons are defeating some costly defensive systems.

By DoomRadar · Published on DoomRadar Aug 27, 2026, 11:23 AM UTC.

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This could affect military deterrence, defense spending and the vulnerability of protected targets.

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The weapons that cost almost nothing are defeating the world's most expensive defences - London Business News ↗londonlovesbusiness.com · Recorded source date: Aug 27, 2026, 11:17 AM UTC

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