Executive Summary
Deploy network of 12 high-energy laser C-UAS systems: 8x 20kW mobile units for airbase/military protection, 4x 50kW fixed installations for critical infrastructure (LNG terminal, power stations). Each system capable of 15-20 drone kills per hour at 1-2km range. Integrate with existing air defense radar network. Total: 12 laser systems providing economically sustainable counter-drone capability.
In short: 12 laser C-UAS systems (8 mobile, 4 fixed); 20-50kW power class achieving 1-2km engagement range; 15-20 engagements per hour capability
The Problem
Each Stinger missile costs €38,000. Each IRIS-T costs €400,000+. Drones cost €500-50,000. Kinetic intercept is economically unsustainable—Russia can launch 100 drones for the cost Lithuania spends shooting down 5. Israel's Iron Beam, Germany's Rheinmetall Skynex laser, and US HELWS demonstrate lasers achieving kills at effectively zero marginal cost. Ukraine testing laser systems against Shahed waves. Lithuania needs cost-effective point defense for infrastructure, airbases, and C2 nodes.