Low-Cost Drones and Modern Warfare

By MATTHEW WEISSMAN

A recent report published by The Independent reveals the impact of the low cost of drones on modern warfare. For instance, Iran has heavily employed the Shahed-series drones, especially the Shahed 136, which have the capacity to travel long distances and explode on impact. Due to the low cost of manufacturing the drones, they have been employed in large numbers, making them hard to intercept.

The increasing employment of low-cost drones also presents several public policy issues. For instance, the government must decide the best approach to regulating drone technology, preventing the proliferation of military drone technology, and developing defenses against the swarms of low-cost drone attacks. As the number of nations employing this approach increases, the government must consider the implications for national security, global stability, and emerging technology regulations.

Overall, the increasing employment of low-cost drones demonstrates that modern warfare is not just a matter of the military but also one of public policy, requiring the government to consider the appropriate approach to regulating technology at the global level.

Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/iran-war-us-drone-shahed-b2932545.html