The Asymmetric Nature of Expensive Air Defenses Versus Cheap Drones

The Asymmetric Nature of Expensive Air Defenses Versus Cheap Drones
Iranian drone Shahed-129 is displayed at a rally in Tehran, Iran, on Feb. 11, 2016. Ebrahim Noroozi/AP Photo
Mike Fredenburg
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Putting geopolitics aside for the moment, the Russia–Ukraine war has been a testing ground for some of the West’s most sophisticated weapons and has yielded some interesting insights into modern warfare.

Mike Fredenburg
Mike Fredenburg
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Mike Fredenburg writes on military technology and defense matters with an emphasis on defense reform. He holds a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering and master's degree in production operations management.
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