After Ukraine's covert drone attack on Russian military bases, Gen. David Allvin emphasized the need for the US's Golden Dome air defense to address small drone threats. He noted that the current air defense plans, aimed at countering larger missiles, may need re-evaluation in light of the effectiveness of close-range drone strikes. These drones exploited vulnerabilities in Russian defenses, indicating that advanced US systems must also account for cheaper, more accessible drone technology to ensure comprehensive protection against evolving threats.
Effective defenses from cheap drones are still being developed.
Allvin was speaking at a conference three days after Ukraine unleashed a surprise attack on four air bases deep within Russia.
The attack exploited the fact that Russia stores many of its military aircraft out on the tarmac, unprotected by hardened shelters.
Ukraine's attack, which used cheap drones at close range to make a deep strike, may force a rethink of the range of threats.
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