Defensive measures and arms race
Beyond offensive capabilities, Replicator also focuses on defensive measures, specifically developing counter-drone technologies. This reflects the understanding that future conflicts will likely involve a complex interplay between offensive and defensive unmanned systems.
The US and China are investing heavily in drone technology, leading to a potential arms race.
The push to create an “unmanned hellscape” in the Taiwan Strait marks a bold gamble on the future of naval combat. The success of Replicator could significantly alter the balance of power in the Indo-Pacific region.