"Unprecedented Drone Warfare Unfolds in Ukraine, Shaking Russia's Borders"
The drone war in Ukraine has highlighted the challenges faced by the US military in dealing with widespread drone use. While the US has been using unmanned aircraft for surveillance and strikes for decades, the threat posed by enemy drones, including civilian models repurposed for attacks, has become more significant. The US military is now working on strengthening its drone defenses to counter this new aerial threat. The proliferation of modified drones and larger unmanned aerial vehicles has presented a new challenge for ground troops, who previously enjoyed air superiority. Adapting to the variety of drones used for attacks has proven difficult, as traditional air-defense weapons are often costly and not always effective against smaller drones.