Drones have changed warfare. Two new weapons might be about alter its course again

By Matthew Powell, Teaching Fellow in Strategic and Air Power Studies, University of Portsmouth

Like so many conflicts before it, the Russo-Ukraine war has forced both sides to innovate. Since they have been able to gain control of opposition air space, neither side has made wide use of traditional air assets such as fast fighter jets. which take much time and money to manufacture and so can’t be risked in active operations.

Instead, drones are now dominating the war. According to figures emerging from Ukraine, drones are causing an overwhelming…

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