BLUF
Drone strikes by Ukraine and Israel show precision and depth, but their complexity means U.S. homeland risks are manageable. Focus should be on early detection, hardened assets, layered defence, coordination, and exploiting adversary weaknesses.Learning Outcomes:
- Assess the implications of short-range, pre-positioned drone attacks
- Evaluate strategies for mitigating drone threats, including layered defences, mobile counter-drone systems, and interagency coordination between military, intelligence, and law enforcement.
- Analyse offensive applications of small, precise drone systems in contested regions to understand asymmetric strike opportunities and vulnerabilities of potential adversaries.
