What Happened
Asymmetric Threats And The New Economics Of War
The war in Ukraine has marked a turning point in global security, with low-cost, mass-produced drones becoming a decisive factor on the battlefield. This has fundamentally altered the economics of modern warfare, as expensive traditional systems are being neutralized by drones priced at just a few thousand dollars. According to Global Security Review, this shift extends beyond state-on-state conflict, with affordable drone technology expanding the military potential of small and medium-sized nations, as well as non-state actors.