Valuetainment “21st Century Warfare” - U.S. BLASTS Iran Drones With LASER WEAPONS In Futuristic War
Mar 8, 2026
Rob, an opinionated panelist on military tech, and Tom Ellsworth, a military historian and tactical analyst, break down 21st-century warfare. They discuss plunging Iranian missile and drone activity. They examine lasers shooting down drones, AI targeting, Space Force tracking, live combat testing of foreign systems, and how modern defenses reshape reliance on interceptors.
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Submarine Torpedo Footage Demonstrates Kinetic Strikes
- Panel played periscope footage of a U.S. submarine torpedoing an Iranian frigate near Sri Lanka as an example of kinetic action.
- Tom and others remarked “We're going old school” while showing the torpedo hit and ship sinking.
Panel Declares New Era Of High-Tech Warfare
- Panelists claim the U.S. employed AI, Space Force tracking, kamikaze drones, and laser weapons, calling it the start of 21st century warfare.
- They contrasted these tools with past campaigns, saying firepower and targeting tech exceed Shock and Awe.
Laser Weapons Reported To Disable Iranian Drones
- Media reported U.S. Navy destroyers used high-energy lasers with dazzlers and surveillance halos to disable Iranian drones.
- The story described steerable beams that mechanically cripple or burn drones rather than relying on interceptors.