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Ben Connable, "Ground Combat: Puncturing the Myths of Modern War" (Georgetown UP, 2025)

New Books in Science, Technology, and Society

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Modern Warfare: Drones and Defense Decisions

This chapter examines the transformation of warfare in light of the conflict in Ukraine, focusing on the role of drones and their implications for military strategy. It critiques the tendency to generalize lessons from Ukraine’s experience and discusses the complexities of defense budgeting amid shifting priorities in modern combat.

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