“For the first time since the Korean War, we are operating without complete air superiority.”
The US is sounding the alarm on Iran’s drones, again. Years after the Abqaiq attack the head of US Central Command is warning about drones. Marine Corps General Kenneth McKenzie, the commander of CENTCOM, has repeatedly warned about the threat drones pose. An Iranian drone overflew a US carrier and Iran posted photos of it.…
Iran has masses of small drones, but do they work?
Iran showcased masses of small drones during an event on April 25. The event got some attention on social media among drone experts and those who follow technology. But do they work? Iran has rapidly increased its drone arm in recent years, building on the legacy of Mohajer and Ababil and Shahed lines of drones.…
Francis Fukuyama: ” drones become central battlefield weapons”
In a new piece at American Purpose Francis Fukuyama looks at the importance of drones in future combat. He takes as an example Turkey’s use of drones. This comes after the recent war in Azerbaijan where Baku used drones effectively against Armenian forces. He focuses on Turkey’s development of drones, primarily the Bayraktar. He notes…
Drone Wars: The book 