Saturday, August 16, 2025

Beware 'drone-tastic' thinking: UK armed forces chief says 'traditional' capabilities still matter

A prescient and timely warning of drone warfare exuberance!

And what about biological and chemical warfare. In the past, there was lots of restraint using BC weapons (even terrorists only rarely have used them), but will this continue?

"Drones alone will not be enough to secure victory in future conflicts, according to the outgoing head of the UK armed forces, but the aircraft offer an opportunity to “adjust the way that we’ve traditionally fought” today.

Speaking at the Center for Strategic and International Studies think tank on Thursday, Adm. Tony Radakin, UK Chief of the Defence Staff, said that he worries of “drone-tastic” thinking and urges “caution” from those who believe “every future fight is going to be just drones.” ..."

Beware 'drone-tastic' thinking: UK armed forces chief says 'traditional' capabilities still matter - Breaking Defense

No comments: