Dwarkesh Patel has explored the topic of advanced missiles in several clips on his podcast, The Lunar Society. Here are some insights:

1. Defensive Capabilities and Precision: Advanced missiles are often considered more defensive due to their ability to prevent enemies from positioning their assets. They are not designed for ground assault or policing sea lanes but can release shrapnel to counter incoming missiles or aircraft with high precision. Targeting ships and aircraft accurately requires advanced radar and guidance systems 1.

2. Starship as a Weapon: The potential of using SpaceX's Starship as a new kind of missile due to its drastically reduced cargo costs was also discussed. This could revolutionize how mass is delivered on target, similar to conventional ballistic weapons but potentially cheaper and more efficient. The conversation highlights the strategic advantage of lower-cost projectiles to overwhelm defenses 2.

These discussions emphasize both the defensive applications and the innovative possibilities of advanced missile technology.