Defense & Aerospace Report Defense & Aerospace Air Power Podcast [Jun 04, 25] Special Discussion: Implications of Ukraine’s Operation Spiderweb
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Jun 4, 2025 
Heather Penney, a former U.S. Air Force fighter pilot, talks alongside Tim Walton from the Hudson Institute and retired Navy commander Chris Servello. They delve into Ukraine's Operation Spiderweb, analyzing its innovative drone strategies and implications for U.S. forces. The conversation highlights how these tactics can inform base security and adapt military responses in the face of evolving threats from adversaries like Russia and China. They also emphasize the urgency of advancing military technology to stay ahead in modern warfare.
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Ukraine's Drone Innovation Revealed
- Ukraine's Operation Spiderweb showcased innovative drone use from Connex containers to attack Russian bases.
- This low-cost, multi-domain approach challenges traditional air power and signals evolving warfare.
Multi-Domain Operations Effectiveness
- Operation Spiderweb employed a multi-domain strategy integrating land, air, space, and electronic warfare.
- It demonstrated how small countries can hold strategic targets at risk from within enemy territory.
Adopt a Rheostat Approach
- View drone threats as a spectrum rather than a binary low-vs-high-tech issue.
- Develop strategies that integrate both high-end and low-end offensive and defensive capabilities.