Military Drones, Air Defence, and the Hider-Finder Competition in Air Warfare

Author(s): Antonio Calcara, Ivan Zaccagnini, Mauro Gilli, Andrea Gilli
Journal Title: Defense & Security Analysis
Publisher(s): Taylor & Francis
Publication Year: 2023

In this Defense & Security Analysis article, Antonio Calcara, Ivan Zaccagnini, CSS' Mauro Gilli and Andrea Gilli argue that armed medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) drones like the Reaper and the TB2 represent an evolution, not a revolution in warfare. Specifically, they argue that because of their inherent vulnerability to air defenses, MALE drones do not favor offensive military operations.

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