The New Face of Conflict: Inside the US Military’s Drone Warfare Training
From the battlefields of Ukraine to training grounds in the American heartland, a revolution in warfare is unfolding. Low-cost, easily accessible drones, once the domain of hobbyists, are now reshaping the front lines. These videos offer a stark glimpse into this rapidly evolving landscape, exposing how readily available technology is being weaponized and the U.S. military’s response: the creation of a dedicated drone warfare school, a critical step in Drone Warfare 2.0. The implications are profound, not just for soldiers on the ground, but for the future of conflict itself.
Key Takeaways from the Front Lines
Democratization of Destruction: Civilian drones, modified with explosives, are proving surprisingly effective against sophisticated military hardware, blurring the lines between conventional and asymmetric warfare. The videos highlight examples in Ukraine, Hamas operations, and even the Sudan conflict, demonstrating the widespread adoption of this readily available technology.
Training the Next Generation: The Wall Street Journal’s inside look at the Joint Counter-small Unmanned Aerial Systems University reveals the U.S. military’s commitment to training soldiers to counter the growing threat of small, weaponized drones. This new school underscores the urgent need for specialized skills in this rapidly developing field.
Cost-Effectiveness of DIY Drones:Videos analyzing the Ukraine conflict highlight the surprising effectiveness of low-cost, DIY drones against million-dollar tanks, raising questions about the future of armored warfare in a drone-dominated battlespace.
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Advanced Drone Operations: We see a glimpse into the training and operation of the MQ-9 Reaper, highlighting the complex skillset required to pilot these sophisticated platforms. This contrasts sharply with the DIY drone operations, illustrating the dual nature of modern drone warfare.
Human Impact of Drone Warfare: The story of "Darwin," a Ukrainian FPV drone pilot, offers a human perspective on the individuals operating these systems. It highlights the psychological and emotional toll of combat in this new era of warfare.
Drone Warfare 2.0: Adaptation or Obsolescence?
The rise of easily accessible drone technology presents a significant challenge for traditional military forces. The videos showcase the asymmetric advantage these tools offer, enabling smaller groups to inflict significant damage and disrupt operations. The establishment of the U.S. Military’s new drone warfare school is a direct response to this evolving threat landscape. It signals a recognition that adaptation is not just an option, but a necessity for survival in the 21st-century battlespace. The key question remains: can training and technology keep pace with the rapid advancements and proliferation of drone technology? The future of conflict hinges on the answer.
The Drone Revolution: See for Yourself
The videos below offer a raw, unfiltered view of this new era of warfare. Scroll down to watch these highlights and gain a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities presented by Drone Warfare 2.0.
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Inside the U.S. Military’s New Drone Warfare School | WSJThe Wall Street Journal1,547,833 views | 15,166 | January 2 2024 15:00:45 (1,388 comments)[ Read more … ]
Small, inexpensive “off the shelf” drones, like those Ukraine is using against Russia and Hamas is deploying against Israel, are transforming modern warfare. To train American soldiers to counter the threat of civilian drones modified with explosives, the U.S. military recently opened a specialized drone warfare school.
WSJ visited the first academy of its kind, the Joint Counter-small Unmanned Aerial Systems University, that will train about 1,000 troops a year.
Chapters:
0:00 Drone attacks
0:55 The director of the school
3:28 Historical background
4:15 Drones in Ukraine
5:01 Drones in swarms
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The US Air Force’s MQ-9 Reaper drone is a remotely operated unmanned aerial vehicle, or UAV. It is used primarily for intelligence collection and precision strikes against targets on the ground. Because of its lightweight design and long wingspan, the Reaper can stay in the air for about 20 hours without refueling.
The MQ-9 Reaper has been involved in a number of missions, including the 2020 strike that killed the Iranian general Qassem Soleimani, but it has also been linked to civilian deaths. In August 2022, the Department of Defense released the Civilian Harm Mitigation and Response Action Plan to address these civilian-harm issues.
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There is no debate that weaponized drones have forever changed the tactical-level conduct of war. Even nations without access to larger drones are showing just how dangerous cheap commercial quadcopters are on the battlefield. Just look at this video of a weaponized civilian drone HAMAS used to take out an Israeli remote control machine gun during their October attack. Or their use against comtmunications towers. Here is another video of a commercial drone being prepped for use in the ongoing Sudan civil war. You now have the power of surveillance and close air support organic at the squad level for a few thousand dollars instead of a few million.
But nowhere is the combat use of drones (small and large) more prevalent than in the ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia. Small quadcopters and fixed wing drones with increasingly heavy payloads are able to hit soft targets.
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Go along with Scripps News for an inside look into the Ukrainian FPV (first person view) Kamikaze drone unit. As artillery shells and rockets run short, Ukraine’s military increasingly turns to FPV drones — marking a new leap in the evolution of Ukraine’s war with Russia.
We spend a day in the life of Darwin, a 21-year-old ace FPV drone pilot with Ukraine’s “Achilles” battalion of the 92nd brigade. Darwin hunts targets including Russian tanks, armored personnel carriers and individual soldiers.”
Our international correspondent, Jason Bellini, got rare access, over 20 hours, to Darwin and his team. An upcoming episode of Scripps News’ documentary series, “In Real Life,” will focus on the first-person experiences of Darwin, our “kamikaze kid.”
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