I don’t understand these “missiles cost too much” budget arguments. Defense costs hundreds of billions annually. The cost of the people who orchestrate the firing of that munition vastly outweighs the cost of the munition.

Besides the missile, these pilots need hours anyways. Unlikely to be adding significant expense since this can replace hours elsewhere.

Have you ever seen the budget for the department of defense? Whatever they're doing here is less than the pocket change they lose in the Pentagon seat cushions.