August 13, 2025
How Are Drones Changing the Landscape of Modern Warfare?
As an increasing number of countries have begun to manufacture and export their own array of military drones, many are concerned about how drone technology is presenting a big challenge in terms of defensive measures. So, on this week’s Inquiry, with Stacie Pettyjohn, senior fellow and program director at the Center for a New American Security, we’re asking ‘How are drones changing the landscape of modern warfare?
Listen to the full interview on BBC.
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