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The Real Frontline: How Adversaries Target Alliances, Not Just Armies
world21 days ago

The Real Frontline: How Adversaries Target Alliances, Not Just Armies

Mark Hertling argues that the era of asymmetric warfare targets Western unity and alliances—through Iran's threats, Russia/Ukraine-style disruption, China's economic coercion, and Russia's information campaigns—showing the real battlefield is political cohesion. He warns that eroding trust among allies and in democratic institutions can undermine military power, and that a coherent strategy across diplomacy, economics, information, and defense is needed to defend the alliance network that amplifies American strength.

via The Bulwark|
#alliances#asymmetric-warfare#china
Iran’s low-cost drones risk inflating U.S. defense costs, experts warn
world4 months ago

Iran’s low-cost drones risk inflating U.S. defense costs, experts warn

Iran’s deployment of thousands of cheap Shahed drones across the Middle East is described by defense experts as an asymmetric strategy to drive up U.S. defense costs and prolong conflict by forcing expensive interceptors to counter inexpensive, hard-to-detect drones; the piece cites comments from Draganfly CEO Cameron Chell and Carnegie Endowment analysts about the strain on air defenses and the uncertain scale of Iran’s drone buildup, alongside recent regional attacks.

via Fox News|
#asymmetric-warfare#defense-costs#drones
"Revamping Strategies: How Ukraine and NATO Can Outlast Russia"
international-affairs2 years ago

"Revamping Strategies: How Ukraine and NATO Can Outlast Russia"

As Ukraine faces a protracted war with Russia, it must shift from direct confrontation to an asymmetric, guerrilla-style approach to conserve resources and prolong the conflict. This strategy aims to wear down Russian resolve and leverage Ukraine's familiarity with the terrain, despite Western support fatigue and material shortages. The U.S. and European partners must continue to provide arms and training to support this new approach, ensuring Ukraine can sustain its resistance and eventually rebuild.

via Foreign Affairs Magazine|
#asymmetric-warfare#international-affairs#russia
"Sea Drones and Missile Threats: The Evolving Challenges for the US Navy"
militaryinternational-conflict2 years ago

"Sea Drones and Missile Threats: The Evolving Challenges for the US Navy"

Houthi rebels have targeted the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower with naval drones in the Red Sea, adding a new surface-level threat to the attacks from airborne drones and missiles. The use of sea drones, pioneered by Ukraine, has been encountered by US forces, with two drones being taken out as an imminent threat to shipping. The emergent technology presents a "scary scenario" for the US Navy, as it lacks intelligence on the extent of the Houthi drone arsenal, and the drones provide an "immense asymmetric advantage" for their users.

via Business Insider|
#asymmetric-warfare#houthi-rebels#militaryinternational-conflict
Ukraine's Tech Revolution: Innovation, Ambitions, and Government Collaboration
defense2 years ago

Ukraine's Tech Revolution: Innovation, Ambitions, and Government Collaboration

The Ukrainian military is successfully countering attacks from numerically superior Russian forces by combining innovative technology with old-school tactics. Despite being outnumbered, Ukraine has withstood bombardment in both physical and digital domains by utilizing an "asymmetric approach" that confronts volume and brute force with scrappiness and creativity. Hobbyist toys like drones have been transformed into anti-armor and personnel weapons, while cellphones are used for missile detection. The US and its European allies have provided significant support to Ukraine, including weapons, ammunition, combat vehicles, and training. Ukraine's President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, is seeking additional support, particularly in air defenses, during his visit to Washington. Continued assistance is currently being debated in Congress.

via C4ISRNET|
#asymmetric-warfare#defense#defense-technology
Israel's Resilience Shatters Hamas' Hybrid Warfare
international-relations2 years ago

Israel's Resilience Shatters Hamas' Hybrid Warfare

The recent conflict between Hamas and Israel has reignited the debate on the effectiveness of hybrid warfare. While Hamas has achieved some strategic objectives, its ultimate goal of destroying Israel remains distant. The attack has caused collateral damage and raised doubts about Israel's democracy domestically, while internationally it has influenced public support for the Palestinian cause and disrupted the peace process with Arab countries. The attack has also demonstrated the effectiveness of low-tech innovation in neutralizing a superior military. However, history shows that irregular or hybrid wars rarely achieve their ultimate objectives. Despite the humiliation and horror caused by Hamas, Israelis are uniting to fight and ensure their country's security.

via EurAsian Times|
#asymmetric-warfare#hamas#hybrid-warfare
Air Force Leaders Emphasize Preparedness, Vision, and Readiness at AFA Conference
militarytechnology2 years ago

Air Force Leaders Emphasize Preparedness, Vision, and Readiness at AFA Conference

Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force JoAnne Bass warns airmen about the growing importance of the digital realm in warfare, emphasizing the need to understand and counter disinformation and propaganda spread through emerging technology. She highlights the manipulation of information by nefarious parties, including the use of bots, trolls, and artificial intelligence-generated content. Bass calls for educating airmen on the difference between using social media platforms and being used by them. She also stresses the importance of strengthening the Air Force's capabilities in information, cyber, and space domains, while maintaining high standards of professionalism and unity to counter emerging global challenges.

via AirForceTimes.com|
#air-force#asymmetric-warfare#cybersecurity
Taiwan showcases advanced drones amid growing tensions with China.
military-technology3 years ago

Taiwan showcases advanced drones amid growing tensions with China.

Taiwan showcased its domestically produced military drones, including the Albatross II surveillance drone and combat drones, as key to its "asymmetric warfare" capacity to make its forces more agile if they have to face a far larger Chinese military. Taiwan's military has announced a partnership with companies aimed at producing 3,000 drones next year. China has sent its drones to areas close to Taiwan to test its responses, and Taiwan will focus on developing its combat and surveillance drones, as well as anti-drone systems.

via Reuters|
#asymmetric-warfare#china#drones
Taiwan showcases advanced combat and surveillance drones amidst China tensions.
military-technology3 years ago

Taiwan showcases advanced combat and surveillance drones amidst China tensions.

Taiwan's state-owned military weapons developer has unveiled five new types of indigenous military drones, equipped with either combat or surveillance capabilities, as the self-ruled island looks to boost its asymmetric warfare capabilities against China's growing military threat. The new weapons were unveiled as China's Communist leadership increasingly asserts its territorial claims over Taiwan and has explicitly refused to rule out the use of force to bring it under control. The new drones come in different sizes and are designed for use by different branches of Taiwan's military.

via CNN|
#asymmetric-warfare#china#military-drones