The Ukraine-Russia war demonstrates the use of drones in combat, which reduces human casualties but raises ethical concerns about targeting and the potential for misuse.

The future of warfare will be dominated by drones, leading to a battlefield with autonomous weapons rather than traditional military forces.

The rise of AI-controlled drones will change the nature of warfare, making it easier for smaller, technologically advanced states to compete without risking soldiers' lives.

The conflict in Ukraine has changed the paradigm for military technology, highlighting the importance of adapting to new threats.

The U.S. military's drone programs are operating at the scale of thousands, while the Ukrainian military is using drones at the rate of millions per year, highlighting a significant gap in operational scale.

The conflict in Ukraine has been a significant catalyst, demonstrating that low-cost, autonomous systems can effectively engage traditional military assets like tanks and battleships.

We're learning from the conflict in Ukraine to develop automated systems that can respond to drone threats effectively.

The asymmetry in warfare is evident when a drone costing a few thousand dollars can take out a system worth millions, a reality that the U.S. military has yet to fully address.

During my time in the Air Force, I witnessed the early stages of drone technology and its potential impact on modern warfare.