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America Is Behind in Drone Warfare—It’s Time to Catch Up

Drone warfare is here. Massed autonomous robotic warfare will soon follow. America needs to catch up.
America Is Behind in Drone Warfare—It’s Time to Catch Up
Ukrainian military or Ministry of Defense, Public Domain
Keith J. Stalder
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William D. Beydler
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In a single night, Ukraine accomplished more in its defense against Russia than over the past three years combined. Approximately 117 drones, smuggled over the border and launched from trucks parked near Russian air bases, the same bases responsible for the relentless bombardment of Ukrainian cities since the war began, took the fight deep into the Russian homeland.

Lieutenant General Keith J. Stalder (U.S. Marine Corps, Ret.) is the founder and president of KSA Integration, LLC, an award-winning defense and homeland security provider that delivers advanced solutions through cutting-edge technologies, strategic partnerships, and operational reach. A former F-4 and F/A-18 pilot, LtGen Stalder served over 37 years in the U.S. Marine Corps, where he led U.S. Marine Corps Forces Pacific, II Marine Expeditionary Force, and 3D Marine Aircraft Wing.