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The Role of Drones in Modern Warfare
Drones have emerged as a pivotal element in the recent military landscape, with both sides in the Ukraine conflict employing them in innovative and deadly ways. The situation in Ukraine serves as a microcosm of broader trends in modern warfare, where commercial drones are adapted for military use, transforming the battlefield dynamics.
The insights from the National Security Council highlight efforts to address the evolving drone threat to the U.S. homeland. There is recognition among military leadership of the growing necessity to adapt and counter sophisticated drone-related threats, especially as conflicts grow increasingly asymmetric.