US Trails China, Russia, Iran in Drone Race
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- United States cannot afford to be on the wrong side of a “World War Drone,” according to the author’s warning.
- China, Russia, Iran are embracing and rapidly advancing drone technology, outpacing U.S. efforts.
- Wars in Ukraine and Iran are giving adversaries real‑time results, analysis, solutions and projections that accelerate drone development.
- Douglas MacKinnon worked on the U.S. ballistic missile defense program, providing personal insight into evolving threats.
Why it matters: If the United States does not close the drone capability gap, China, Russia, and Iran will secure a decisive advantage in future conflicts, leaving the U.S. strategically vulnerable and potentially eroding its influence across multiple theaters while emboldening adversaries to leverage drone swarms for offensive operations.
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