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Americas battlefield dominance is under serious threat

The article argues that warfare is undergoing a rapid transformation driven by drones, artificial intelligence and cheaper technologies that can neutralize far more expensive military assets. It highlights how Ukraines mass use of drones and drone boats has inflicted heavy losses on Russia at a fraction of the cost of traditional weapons, while a single Iranian missile reportedly destroyed a $300 million US surveillance aircraft.

5 Jul 2026 2:33 pm