U.S. forces are vulnerable to drone swarms due to insufficient scale and urgency in efforts to meet the demand for affordable, precise drone and counter-drone systems, a new report says. Here’s what you need to know about America’s drone defense vulnerabilities:

The vulnerability assessment

Think tank warns of U.S. drone defense gaps:

The Taiwan conflict scenario

Report warns of Chinese drone superiority in potential war:

The training deficiency

Jordan attack highlights inadequate preparation:

The technology recommendations

Report advocates for advanced counter-drone systems:

The tactical approach debate

Electronic warfare versus kinetic interceptors:

The prevention measures

Report suggests comprehensive improvements:

The global battlefield context

Modern conflicts demonstrate drone warfare importance:

The international response

NATO condemns Russian drone violations:

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• Pentagon ’unprepared’ to defend against emerging drone warfare: Report

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