Revolution in Military Affairs The Russia-Ukraine War, Drone Warfare, and RMAs
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Jun 12, 2025 
Nolan Peterson, a former U.S. Air Force special operations pilot and renowned war correspondent, dives into the intricacies of drone warfare in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. He discusses a significant drone attack on Kyiv and its implications for air dominance. The conversation explores the rise of drone technology in military strategies, contrasting Ukraine's innovative use of drones with Russia's tactics. Peterson examines whether these advancements signify a revolutionary change in warfare or merely an evolved approach to traditional combat.
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Massive Drone Attack on Kyiv
- Nolan Peterson described a massive drone attack on Kyiv lasting about three hours.
- The attack resembled World War II-style area bombing with persistent, widespread explosions.
Drones Sustain Russian War Effort
- Russia uses cheap drones to sustain a WWII-style bombing campaign against Ukraine.
- Unmanned tech resets attritional warfare, letting economically pressured Russia fight longer.
Drone Warfare Replicates Air Control
- Ukraine replicates special operations-style air kill chains using drones despite lacking traditional air superiority.
- Control of low-altitude airspace now matters as much as dominance from fighter jets.