The Ukraine and Russian forces have been building drones for less than three thousand dollars and the “Affordable Mass” efforts in the US had an original floor price of three hundred thousand dollars because that is the way the American “defense” acquisition system rolls.
Quantity does have a quality all of its own but the US is way behind the power curve.
The future is drones in peer combat in the 21st century.
The future is missiles in peer combat in the 21st century.
The future is salvo competition in peer combat in the 21st century.
The future is a war of leakers in peer combat in the 21st century.
American arms are not ready.
War Department Asks Industry to Make More Than 300K Drones, Quickly, Cheaply
