@Infoseepage @cstross @nyrath I think it's a certain challenge, but I see a straightforward path forward.
The quintessential "problem" is that drones typically cost a lot less than missiles. APKWS is cheaper than most drones, though.
So to me, the most straightforward "solution" is to arm warships with drones to take out drones. Reusability can help, but the basic idea is that interceptor drones can inherently be cheaper and lighter than offensive drones since they don't need as much range and