Congressional Dish CD319: Beware the Drones
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Jun 29, 2025 Paul Schwenson, a former Air Force officer and co-director of the Global Strategy Decisions Group, dives into the complex world of drones in warfare and national security. He explains how drones are transforming military tactics, especially in the Ukraine-Russia conflict, and the pressing need for the U.S. to bolster its defenses against drone threats. Schwenson also highlights the regulatory gaps that endanger constitutional rights, urging for swift legislative action to address the escalating risks drones pose to public safety.
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Drone Swarms Revolutionize Warfare
- Ukraine's use of drone swarms marks a revolutionary shift in warfare tactics.
- Small, inexpensive autonomous drones can rapidly replace large, costly military platforms.
Drone Tech Favors Smaller Nations
- Drone technology drastically favors smaller nations using cheap, scalable weapons.
- U.S. risks losing strategic edge as adversaries adopt decentralized drone warfare tactics.
Drones Used for Terror in Gaza
- Israeli forces have used quadcopter drones to surveil and kill civilians in Gaza.
- These drones cause terror by playing sounds like babies crying before attacking individuals.