- AI-assisted capabilities have, as I understand it, greatly accelerated target development. At least for longer-range strikes. Yet the limitation has been lack of ammunition more than anything else. And at least from all I have heard, not much core AI work happening with tactical drones at the front lines.
- AI aside, I listened to two fascinating presentations by senior Ukrainian officials at last week's Association of Old Crows annual conference. As many of us suspected would be the case with the "small drone wars," what started as a distinct tactical advantage for Ukraine is becoming less of one now that Russia is catching up. If wars show us anything, it is the inevitability of "cat and mouse" developments on the battlefield. Advantage, counter, counter-counter, counter-counter-counter etc.
Yet in today's digital environment, the speed of adaptation and agility matter enormously. And that's where Ukraine has and will maintain a distinct advantage. Of course, they need resources. Even at a few hundred bucks apiece, maintaining a 10,000+ drone force needs sustained funding.
Completely agree with this. It will be an interesting space to watch, and admittedly I haven't spent as much time looking into Russian drone development. But I completely agree on the need for funding... let's hope Ukraine continues to get that support.
AI far away?
It’s shrugs without feelings of fear.
Nearby opens our eyes.
Well said. Two comments:
- AI-assisted capabilities have, as I understand it, greatly accelerated target development. At least for longer-range strikes. Yet the limitation has been lack of ammunition more than anything else. And at least from all I have heard, not much core AI work happening with tactical drones at the front lines.
- AI aside, I listened to two fascinating presentations by senior Ukrainian officials at last week's Association of Old Crows annual conference. As many of us suspected would be the case with the "small drone wars," what started as a distinct tactical advantage for Ukraine is becoming less of one now that Russia is catching up. If wars show us anything, it is the inevitability of "cat and mouse" developments on the battlefield. Advantage, counter, counter-counter, counter-counter-counter etc.
Yet in today's digital environment, the speed of adaptation and agility matter enormously. And that's where Ukraine has and will maintain a distinct advantage. Of course, they need resources. Even at a few hundred bucks apiece, maintaining a 10,000+ drone force needs sustained funding.
Completely agree with this. It will be an interesting space to watch, and admittedly I haven't spent as much time looking into Russian drone development. But I completely agree on the need for funding... let's hope Ukraine continues to get that support.