Dexter Filkins on Drones and the Future of Warfare
Rapid changes in technology are rendering American supremacy in highly advanced, expensive weapons a thing of the past. Can the military adapt in time for the next conflict?
July 29, 2025
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Dexter Filkins on Drones and the Future of Warfare
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Rapid changes in technology are rendering American supremacy in highly advanced, expensive weapons a thing of the past. Can the military adapt in time for the next conflict?
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