BLUF
A ship-based drone launch highlights how low-cost autonomy is changing risk, reach, and decision speed; showing how simple systems, used well, can shift deterrence dynamics and compress response timelines in contested environments.Learning Outcomes
- Understand how low-cost autonomous systems alter operational risk and scale.
- Assess the value of rapid experimentation and task-focused teams.
- Apply lessons on adapting commercial-style technology under real-world pressure.
